| TYPE OF COURSE UNIT | Elective Course |
| LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT | Bachelor's Degree |
| YEAR OF STUDY | - |
| SEMESTER | - |
| NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED | 6 |
| NAME OF LECTURER(S) | -
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| LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT |
At the end of this course, the students;
1) Can compare the theories and approaches about the self.
2) Be able to relate to the most up-to-date literature on other concepts related to the self-concept with a social psychological approach.
3) Will be able to analyze the process of self-development that continues throughout life.
4) Get to know their own selves as much as possible.
5) Evaluate and distinguish the role of culture on self.
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| MODE OF DELIVERY | Face to face |
| PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE | No |
| RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT | None |
| COURSE DEFINITION | Self consciousness, symbolic interaction, self concept, self esteem, self and information processing, self regulation, self and culture are the topics discussed in this course. Although social psychological theories of self are considered the primary sources of research on psychology of self, historical, sociological and cultural models are also evaluated. |
| COURSE CONTENTS | | WEEK | TOPICS |
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| 1st Week | Introduction and Overview of the Course | | 2nd Week | The Nature and the Development of the Self | | 3rd Week | Self-Development and Cognitive Aspects of the Self | | 4th Week | Self-Knowledge and Self-Perception | | 5th Week | Self-Knowledge and Self-Perception (continued) | | 6th Week | Self-Awareness and Self-Consciousness | | 7th Week | Mid-Term Exam | | 8th Week | Self-Esteem and Terror Management Theory | | 9th Week | Executive Function of the Self and Self-Regulation | | 10th Week | Self-Presentation | | 11th Week | Self and Motivation | | 12th Week | Self-Illusions | | 13th Week | Self and Culture | | 14th Week | General Evaluation |
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| RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING | Leary, M.R., & Tangney, J.P. (2012). Handbook of self and identity. New York: Guilford Press. |
| PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS | Lecture,Questions/Answers,Practice,Project,Other |
| ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA | | | Quantity | Percentage(%) |
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| 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 |
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| ECTS WORKLOAD |
| Activities |
Number |
Hours |
Workload |
| Midterm exam | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Preparation for Quiz | | | | | Individual or group work | 14 | 5 | 70 | | Preparation for Final exam | 1 | 35 | 35 | | Course hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | | Preparation for Midterm exam | 1 | 25 | 25 | | Laboratory (including preparation) | | | | | Final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Homework | | | | | Total Workload | | | 174 |
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| Total Workload / 30 | | | 5,8 |
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| ECTS Credits of the Course | | | 6 |
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| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION | Turkish |
| WORK PLACEMENT(S) | No |
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