PSY3405 STEREOTYPES, PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION
| Course Code: | 2333405 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr LEMAN KORKMAZ KARAOĞLU |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The course will focus on the conceptualization and measurement of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. It will explore the factors contributing to these phenomena and their associated consequences. Additionally, various approaches to confronting and combating stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination will be emphasized.
Course Content
This course provides an overview of psychological theories and research focusing on the nature, causes, and reduction of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. In this course, the conditions under which stereotypes affect people s reactions are introduced, new forms of prejudice, and individual differences related to prejudice are discussed. The topics covered in this course also include the development of prejudice in children and the social context of prejudice, the experience of discrimination, and specific forms of prejudices, including gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and appearance-based prejudices. The concluding theme in this course is the reduction of prejudice.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will:
• Recognize and define the concepts of stereotype, prejudice, and discrimination, and develop familiarity with theoretical and methodological aspects of prejudice research
• Contrast traditional and contemporary manifestations of prejudice.
• Differentiate individual differences and social contextual factors affecting prejudice.
• Identify consequences of prejudice for the target.
• Become familiar with different forms of prejudice such as ageism, sexism, and heterosexism.
• Gain knowledge about factors related to confronting prejudice.
• Critically analyze and formulate diverse approaches to reducing prejudice.
• Demonstrate the ability to articulate their ideas, engage in scholarly discourse, and connect classroom learning to personal experiences and observations.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Solid background in basic theories and approaches in psychology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Skills to obtain and interpret new information in the light of acquired theoretical knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Skills to follow both national and international publications and developments in the discipline. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Basic applied skills and knowledge of the various disciplines of psychology that do not require specialization. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Awareness of the value of continuing educational practices such as in-service training, seminars, and conferences to keep career-relevant knowledge and skills up-to-date. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Skills to conduct research based on basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics. That is, skills related to forming research hypotheses, designing the research, collecting data, applying basic statistical analysis, and reporting. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Knowledge and skills about conducting research and practice by adhering to ethical guidelines. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Skills in oral and written communication both in Turkish and English. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Skills to work in teams that involve disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Critical thinking skills in following the psychological literature together with the psychology-related information appearing in popular media. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Skills to generate practical and culture-sensitive solutions to problems. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Awareness of societal, environmental, and economic factors in professional practice and research. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Skills to lead and pioneer in the profession of psychology, either in academia or professional practice. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Skills in independent and team work. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution