Information Package

Program of Tourism and Hotel Management

TBF128

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code
TBF128
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Develop a psychological perspective on current events and evaluate these events within the framework of psychological approaches.
  2. Define and explain fundamental concepts of psychology.
  3. Transfer basic psychological knowledge to their own fields and apply it in relevant contexts.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers the history of social psychology, theories, and research on how social factors influence individuals. Topics include group behavior, social perception, attitude acquisition and change, social influence and conformity, social stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination, interpersonal relationships, and group dynamics.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Orientation
2nd Week Concept of psychology
3rd Week Perception
4th Week Memory and learning
5th Week Motivation
6th Week Self-concept
7th Week Personality
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Values and attitudes
10th Week Decision making
11th Week Student presentations
12th Week Student presentations
13th Week Student presentations
14th Week Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingMorris, C. G. (2015). Psikolojiyi anlamak (H. B. Ayvaşık & M. Sayıl, Trans.). Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Presentation of Case Study 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 10 10
Total Work Load114
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.8
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X X
K2 X
K3 X X X
K4 X X X
K5
K6 X X X
K7 X
K8
K9
K10
K11 X
K12 X
K13