PSYC450 TOPICS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
| Course Code: | 3710450 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.5 |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. V.DOĞU ERDENER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Intended learning outcomes of this course: getting familiarised with classic and recent intergroup relations research in social psychology having a basic understanding of group behaviour in its socio-cultural-historical context ability to translate social psychological approaches to, current or past, real-life intergroup situations
Course Content
Main objectives of this course are to make students to acquire knowledge and appreciation of biopsychosocial and behavioral factors associated with health, wellness and illness, to encourage them to develop skills and behavioral strategies for lifestyle change and to promote health and wellness, and to make them recognize the importance of assuming responsibility for making significant choices that enhance quality of life and personal contribution to society.See course description at the end.
Course Learning Outcomes
Intended learning outcomes of this course: getting familiarised with classic and recent intergroup relations research in social psychology having a basic understanding of group behaviour in its socio-cultural-historical context ability to translate social psychological approaches to, current or past, real-life intergroup situations
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 follow both national and international publications and developments in the discipline and to obtain and interpret new information in the light of acquired theoretical knowledge | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Awareness of the value of continuing educational practices such as in-service trainings, seminars, and conferences to keep career-relevant knowledge and skills up-to-date | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Skills to conduct research based on basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics as well as the ability to present and disseminate research findings both orally and in writing | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Knowledge and skills about conducting research and practice by adhering to ethical guidelines | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Skills in oral and written communication both in Turkish and English as well as preferably learning a third language | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Skills to work in teams that involve disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Critical thinking skills in following the psychological literature together with the psychology-related information appearing in popular media | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Skills to generate practical and culture-sensitive solutions to problems | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Awareness of societal, environmental, and economic factors in professional practice and research | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Skills to lead and pioneer in the profession of psychology, either in academia or professional practice | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Skills in independent and team work | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution