Describe the general topics of social psychology and identify the main theoretical approaches.
Understand that human beings cannot only be determind socially or psychologically and can be manipulated by social relations.
Analyze the intersections of sociology and psychology through the intersections of the individual and society.
Determine the importance of the aspects such as situation and context in social life and human psychology.
Explain the manipulative aspects of social life and human psychology.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No
Course Description
The historical development of Social Psychology, its subjects, approach, methods, examination of social influence and conformity behavior, attitudes, attitude change, prejudice, attitudes, social roles, status, authority, intergroup communication, culture etc. are discussed within the applied framework of communication and propaganda.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the course
2nd Week
Social Psychology
3rd Week
Research Methods in Social Psychology
4th Week
Social Cognition
5th Week
Social Perception
6th Week
Dissonance Reduction
7th Week
Attitudes and Attitude Change
8th Week
Mid-term Exam
9th Week
Conformity
10th Week
Group Processes
11th Week
Interpersonal Attraction
12th Week
Prosocial Behavior
13th Week
Aggression
14th Week
Prejudice
15th Week
General Overview Of The Course
Recommended or Required Reading
Aronson, E, Wilson, T. D. ve Akert, R. (2012). Sosyal Psikoloji. İstanbul: Kaktüs Yayınları
Lacan J. Ecrits,(1966) (Ed.A. Sheridan) London: Norton Company
Morgan C.T.Psikolojiye Giriş, (1991) (Ed. Sibel Karakaş) Ankara: Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
