PSYC350 TOPICS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
| Course Code: | 3710350 |
| 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: | Lecturer SİNAN ALPER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide an overview of the theories and perspectives on group processes and intergroup relations. During the course, we will review different theoretical perspectives that deal with development and maintenance of groups, group conflicts, and individual-group interactions.
The course will be an interactive one, so regular attendance and participation in the class are expected. You are also expected to complete the readings assigned for each week.
Course Content
This course will focus on the topic of close relationships. The course expands on what students have learned about this topic in PSYC 252 by addressing in more depth a number of questions, which include why we fall in love with particular individuals, the qualities we look for in potential mates, causes of relationship dissolution, and factors that help relationships endure. Students will be introduced to basic research and theory in this subarea of social psychology. There may be prerequisites as per the consent of the instructor.
Course Learning Outcomes
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