Applied Social Psychology

Course Code:

PSY 452

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Laboratuvar Saati:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

7

Prerequisite Courses:

Introduction to Psychology II

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

Enabling students to gain a solid understanding of theories and empirical findings in applied areas of social psychology and to apply principles of social psychology to real life phenomenon

Course Content:

Research in social psychology aimed at applying theories and techniques to social problems in real-life situations.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case study/Role playing, 6: Problem session, 7: Guest speaker

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Exam, B: Assignment, C: Presentation, D: Research, E: Debate, F: Quiz, G: Participation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Ability to explain major concepts and theories of selected topics in applied social psychology.	1,2,3,4,16	2,4	B, D, G
Ability to describe how recent research findings in selected topics in applied social psychology contributed to psychology in general and how theories of psychology in general contribute to our understanding of selected topics in applied social psychology	3,8,10,11, 12,13,14,15,16	2,4	B, D, G
Ability to design a research project in selected topics in applied social psychology relations and run the research	3,5,6,7,9,13,14,15	2,4	B, D, G

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction	Readings
2	Theories in selected topics in applied social psychology	Readings
3	Research methodology in selected topics in applied social psychology	Readings
4	Existing research findings in selected topics in applied social psychology	Readings
5	Contemporary research findings in selected topics in applied social psychology	Readings
6	Presentations	Readings
7	Presentations	Readings
8	Designing research in selected topics in applied social psychology	Readings
9	Writing introductory section in research	Readings
10	Collecting data about selected topics in applied social psychology	Readings
11	Collecting data about selected topics in applied social psychology	Readings
12	Data entry and analysis methods	Readings
13	Data entry and analysis methods	Readings
14	Submission preparation	Readings

Recommended Sources

Textbook	Contemporary readings in selected topics in applied social psychology
Additional Resources

Material Sharing

Documents
Assignments
Exams

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Participation	14	50
Mid-term/Assignment	1	50
Total		100
Contribution of Final Examination (Final report) to Overall Grade		50
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade		50
Total		100

Course Category

Expertise/Field Courses

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline.		X
2	Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications.		X
3	Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology.				X
4	Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies.			X
5	Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics.					X
6	Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies.					X
7	Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills.					X
8	Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources.					X
9	Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology.					X
10	Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent.					X
11	Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology.				X
12	Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization.		X
13	Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics.				X
14	Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.				X
15	Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently.					X
16	Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively.				X

ECTS

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	5	70
Mid-Term/Homework	1	12	12
Final Examination (Final Report)	1	15	15
Total Work Load			139
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5,6
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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