| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Doctorate Of Science |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Can discuss many different theories that examine intra-group and inter-group dynamics.
- Can interpret about the effect of group membership on the behavior and attitudes of the individual and the decisive role of group identity in daily life.
- Interpret and discuss historical and current social events and collective movements in the context of group theories.
- Can explain the dynamics that cause discrimination and prejudice and the effects of discrimination on individuals.
- Gain the ability to research both in-group and inter-group dynamics.
- Know the causes of intra-group and inter-group conflicts and can develop solution strategies.
- Can discover their own in-group and inter-group behaviors and social identities.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | The purpose of this course is to inform students about in-group dynamics, individual behavior in group and intergroup relationships from a theoretical and empirical perspective. In this course, the students first learn about the underlying factors affecting the creation, development and maintenance of groups. The culture and structure of the groups, individual-group relationships, interdependence and conflict, individual?s belonginess to a group; and also topics such as decision making in groups, leadership and team management will be discussed. Also, intergroup relationships, the development and maintenance of conflict and discrimination between groups, and how to reduce them will be taken into account. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Group Behavior and Group Dynamics Course |
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2nd Week |
Social Groups and Group Identity |
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3rd Week |
Realistic Conflict Theory |
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4th Week |
Social Identity and Social Classification Theories |
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5th Week |
Collective Narcissism |
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6th Week |
Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination |
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7th Week |
Implicit and Explicit Outgroup Attitudes |
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8th Week |
The Pattern-Judgment Threat Model |
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9th Week |
Reducing Bias |
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10th Week |
Minority Effect |
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11th Week |
Identity, Self-Esteem and Well-Being |
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12th Week |
Collective Emotions |
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13th Week |
Contemporary Approaches and Trends in Group Dynamics |
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14th Week |
Contemporary Approaches and Trends in Group Dynamics |
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15th Week |
General Evaluation |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Forsyth, D. R. (2014). Group dynamics (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
Brown, R. & Gaertner, S. (Ed.). (2008). Blackwell handbook of social psychology: Intergroup processes. Malden, MA: Blackwell.
* Materials used in this course are updated annually |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Project |
1 |
60 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
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| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
24 |
24 |
| Course hours |
15 |
3 |
45 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
1 |
160 |
160 |
| Total Work Load | 302 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10.06 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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