TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Compulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	1
SEMESTER	First Term (Fall)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	6
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	Assistant Professor Meral Kızrak
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Know the nature and characteristics of social cognition and social thinking. 2) Know the concept of "identity" and "self" and explain the formation process of them 3) Know the concept of attitudes and explain the methods of measuring attitudes. 4) Explain the basic dynamics of persuasion. 5) Know the formation and functioning principles of obedience and subservience behavior as the forms of social impact. 6) Know the nature and characteristics of groups and explain the formation process of them. 7) Explain the communication process and its role in human behavior. 8) Explain the role of culture in social psychology and human life.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	No
COURSE DEFINITION	Some important subjects like concept of identity and self, formation process of attitudes, basic dynamics of persuasion, formation process of group, formation process of aggression, communication process, role of culture in social psychology and human life will be covered.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Introducing social psychology 2nd Week The self in a social world 3rd Week Social beliefs and judgments 4th Week Behavior and attitudes 5th Week Genes, culture, and gender 6th Week Conformity and obedience & persuasion 7th Week Group influence 8th Week Midterm 9th Week Prejudice & aggression 10th Week Attraction and Intimacy 11th Week Helping & conflict and peacemaking 12th Week Social psychology in the clinic & court 13th Week Applying social psychology and the sustainable future 14th Week Case studies / presentations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Hogg, M.A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2005). Social Psychology. 4th Ed. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Questions/Answers,Discussion,Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 50 Total(%) 50 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 2 2 Preparation for Quiz 1 5 5 Individual or group work Preparation for Final exam 1 65 65 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 60 60 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 2 2 Homework Total Workload 176 Total Workload / 30 5,86 ECTS Credits of the Course 6
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No