The definition and functions og the groups. Explaining the dynamics of group. Importance of the “group” in social psychology, Theories of the group psychology, The reasons fort he formation of the groups. Norms and adaptation, Intra-group positions and power differences, Productivity, Communication, Stereotype, Leadership, Group Dynamics, Intergroup Relations.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Elif Özge Erbay
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Wednesday, 09:00-12:00, 3C-03-05, Atakoy Campus
Office Hour(s)
Friday, 10.00-12.00, Atakoy Campus
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture
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Principle Sources
-Thibaut, J.W.& Kelly,H.H. (2009) The Social Psychology of Groups, Transaction Publishers, New York
Steiner, I.D.( 1972) Group Process and Productivity, New York, Academic Press
Tajfel, H.(1981) Human groups and social categories. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press
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Course Schedules
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Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Importance of the “group” in social psychology
2. Week
Theories of the group psychology
3. Week
The reasons for the formation of the groups
4. Week
Norms and adaptation - 1
5. Week
Norms and adaptation -2
6. Week
Intra-group positions and power differences
7. Week
Productivity
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Communication - 1
10. Week
Communication - 2
11. Week
Stereotypes
12. Week
Leadership
13. Week
Group dynamics
14. Week
Intergroup Relations
15. Week
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
16. Week
17. Week
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Program Outcomes
PO-1
Ability to integrate both theorical and practical knowledge in different domains of psychology.
PO-2
Apply major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings of psychology on both theory and implication.
PO-3
Understanding the difference between science, art, philosophy and common sense paralel to evolution of human life and cognition.
PO-4
Gain interdisciplinary perspectives about the evolution of human being and societies.
PO-5
Design, run experiment research; collect, analyze and interpret research data; write research reports effectively.
PO-6
Ability to Access and use of information effectively; browse interdisciplinary literature, use databases and other information sources properly.
PO-7
Gain analytical and critical thinking and writing skills.
PO-8
Use appropriately the technical language of science of psychology in oral and written communication and presentation skills.
PO-9
High comprehension of at least a foreign language.
PO-10
Improve attitudes, abilities and motivation that bring out self efficiacy, talent and creativity.
PO-11
Develop skills and abilities for self critisicm and self growth.
PO-12
Achieve personal implements for team working.
PO-13
Increase sensitivity and awareness to reflect on communication and problem solving processes.
PO-14
Ability to develop social sensitivity and consciousness to conduct social responsibility projects.
PO-15
Develop leadership skills and management of human relations.
PO-16
Professional ethical consciousness.
PO-17
Interact effectively and work productively with others.
PO-18
Apply technical knowledge of psychology to problem solving processes in professional work settings.
