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Course Description Course Name : Social Physiology Course Code : SB 103 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor İSMAİL SANBERK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the basic concepts of social psychology and the theories related to these concepts. (theories about social influence, conformity, attitudes, attitude formation) Distinguishes the main differences among social psychology, sociology and psychology , define and explain each one. Outlines the basic workings of the history of the development of social psychology and identifies with the names of people who contributed to this discipline. Describes the methods and techniques used in research in social psychology. Analyzes the elements of the person which is a factor in the socialization process. Integrates and reaches generalizations about the impact of social influence,group processes, culture and society on personality and self development. Evaluates the social influence on a person´s attitude and behavior. Explains and analyses attitude, propaganda and the process of attitude change. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to improve students understanding of social psychological explanations for social influence and interaction, the research methodologies commonly used to understand social influence and interaction. Course Contents : This course offers a broad introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of human social influence and interaction, the various ways people think about, affect, and relate to one another. The course will cover topics such as the research in social psychology, group influences on person behavior, persuasion, attitudes, social cognition and interpersonal relationships etc.. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : R1-206   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 What is social psychology? Historical development and the appearance of a work area Reading from the related resources. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming 2 The development of social psychology (Past and present) Reading from the related resources. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming 3 Social psychology research methods and examples Reading from the related resources. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming 4 Social influence and conformity Reading from the related resources. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming 5 Social influence and obedience Reading from the related resources. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming 6 Attitudes - the formation of attitudes Reading from the related resources. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming 7 Stereotyped attitudes (prejudice) Reading from the related resources. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming 8 Mid-term exam Getting prepared for the exam Written exam 9 Theoretical approaches to attitude change Reading from the related resources. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming 10 Communication, propaganda: the process of attitude change Reading from the related resources. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming 11 Communication, propaganda: the process of attitude change Reading from the related resources. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming 12 Loneliness and alienation Reading from the related resources. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming 13 Social perception Reading from the related resources. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming 14 Attribution theories Reading from the related resources. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming 15 Group structure and dynamic Reading from the related resources. Lecture, discussion, brainstorming 16/17 Final exam Getting prepared for the exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2002). Yeni İnsan ve insanlar, Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi.  Şerif, M. ve Şerif, C. W.(1996). Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş I-II, M. Atakay ve A. Yavuz (çev.), İstanbul: Sosyal Yayınlar.  Freedman, J. L., Sears, D. O. & Smith, J. M. C. (1989). Sosyal psikoloji. (Çev: A.Dönmez). İstanbul: Ara Yayıncılık.  Bilgin, N.(1998). Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş, İzmir: Ege Üniversitesi Edebiya Fakültesi Yayınları No: 48.  Taylor, S. E., Peplau, L.A.; Sears, D.O. (2007).Sosyal Psikoloji. Ali Dönmez (çev.), Ank: İmge Kitabevi.  Arkonaç, S.A. (1999). Sosyal Psikoloji, İstanbul: Alfa. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 60 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. 2 2 They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. 1 3 They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. 0 4 They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. 0 5 They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. 3 6 The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. 2 7 They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. 5 8 They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. 1 9 They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. 0 10 They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. 2 11 They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. 1 12 They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. 3 13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 3 14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 2 15 They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. 4 16 They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. 2 17 They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. 2 18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 2 19 They value life-long learning. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 76 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.04 ECTS Credit: 3