Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Social Psychology I SOS211 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 4 + 0 4.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Formal
Course Coordinator Ar. Gör. Dr. Başak GENÇTÜRK OĞHAN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. SEDEF ÜNSAL SEYDOOĞULLARI (Güz)
Goals The purpose of this course is to convey to students the reasons and consequences of an individual's behavior, which is influenced by other individuals in society.
Course Content In this course, concepts frequently examined in social psychology (e.g., conformity, obedience, self, attitude) and theories developed to explain these concepts (e.g., Cognitive Dissonance Theory, Social Identity Theory) will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows which topics social psychology deals with.
2 Illustrates the concepts of automatic thinking and schema.
3 Identify verbal and non-verbal sources of communication.
4 Distinguish causal attribution errors.
5 Knows effective ways to change attitudes.
6 Identify the factors that influence interpersonal attraction.
7 Explain the factors that initiate, maintain and end intergroup conflict.
8 Explains how the presence of others affects an individual's behavior.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction
2. Week Introduction to Social Psychology
3. Week Social Cognition
4. Week Social Perception
5. Week Attitudes and Attitude Change
6. Week Group Processes
7. Week Social Influence
8. Week Social Influence
9. Week Midterm
10. Week Interpersonal Relationships
11. Week Interpersonal Relationships
12. Week Intergroup Conflict and Negotiation
13. Week Intergroup Conflict and Negotiation
14. Week General Evaluation
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Acquire a general sociological perspective.
1 Acquire a general sociological perspective.
1 Acquire a general sociological perspective.
2 Acquire knowledge of the basic characteristics of sociological method and the stages of sociological inquiry; comprehension of the required concepts for a social scientific inquiry and the methods for a sociological research, and also to be able to use them in an applied research.
2 Acquire knowledge of the basic characteristics of sociological method and the stages of sociological inquiry; comprehension of the required concepts for a social scientific inquiry and the methods for a sociological research, and also to be able to use them in an applied research.
2 Acquire knowledge of the basic characteristics of sociological method and the stages of sociological inquiry; comprehension of the required concepts for a social scientific inquiry and the methods for a sociological research, and also to be able to use them in an applied research.
3 Recognition of the classical and contemporary sociological theories and the ability to compare them.
3 Recognition of the classical and contemporary sociological theories and the ability to compare them.
3 Recognition of the classical and contemporary sociological theories and the ability to compare them.
4 Analyze the basic characteristics of social structures and institutions that are whether national or common in the world.
4 Analyze the basic characteristics of social structures and institutions that are whether national or common in the world.
4 Analyze the basic characteristics of social structures and institutions that are whether national or common in the world.
5 Analyze the social interactions that take place between individuals, social groups, and societies.
5 Analyze the social interactions that take place between individuals, social groups, and societies.
5 Analyze the social interactions that take place between individuals, social groups, and societies.
6 To generate a sociological imagination directed to the daily social phenomena and to gain the ability of systematic, coherent, and critical thinking.
6 To generate a sociological imagination directed to the daily social phenomena and to gain the ability of systematic, coherent, and critical thinking.
7 Analyze the social mobilization and relations of social class in the modern industrial and post-industrial societies.
7 Analyze the social mobilization and relations of social class in the modern industrial and post-industrial societies.
8 Explain the effects of social stratification and economic inequalities over social life and society.
8 Explain the effects of social stratification and economic inequalities over social life and society.
9 Propose solutions for the social problems while implementing the most efficient research techniques.
9 Propose solutions for the social problems while implementing the most efficient research techniques.
10 To produce and publish scientific knowledge, share it with society, and contribute to the consciousness of the society.
10 To produce and publish scientific knowledge, share it with society, and contribute to the consciousness of the society.
11 To generate different perspectives for various social problems, and to think systematically.
11 To generate different perspectives for various social problems, and to think systematically.
12 To have an objective perspective towards social phenomena.
12 To have an objective perspective towards social phenomena.
13 To watch closely the scientific and modern developments, and improve himself / herself; and follow scientific ethics
13 To watch closely the scientific and modern developments, and improve himself / herself; and follow scientific ethics
14 To become sociologists who are able to capture and analyze the spirit of the age by dealing with local, national, and global social problems.
14 To become sociologists who are able to capture and analyze the spirit of the age by dealing with local, national, and global social problems.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY11 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY12 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY13 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY14 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D. ve Akert, R. M. (2010) Sosyal Psikoloji. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
  • Myers, D. G. (2023). Sosyal Psikoloji. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
  • Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. & Cemalcılar Z. Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. Evrim Yayınları.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. SEDEF ÜNSAL SEYDOOĞULLARI Vize 40.00
Doç. Dr. SEDEF ÜNSAL SEYDOOĞULLARI Ödev 25.00
Doç. Dr. SEDEF ÜNSAL SEYDOOĞULLARI Final 35.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 14 1 14
Other Activities 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0