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| Code | PSI460 |
| Name | Cross-Cultural Psychology |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Özge ONUR |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The main purpose of the course is to provide an approach to the events and facts taking place in the society in the context of cultural psychology interaction with a cultural psychological perspective.
Course Content
Examining topics such as definitions in cross-cultural psychology, methodology, concrete cultural character of psychology, culture and personality relationship, culture and cognition, perception, emotions, social behavior, language, religion relation, cross-cultural relations and communication, local psychology with an interdisciplinary approach constitute the course content.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (1990). İnsan Aile Kültür. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2001). Kültürel Psikoloji Bağlamında İnsan Aile ve Kültür. İstanbul: Evrim Yayıncılık
Notes
Important articles in the relevant field will be used as supplementary publications.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the basic concepts in cross-cultural psychology. |
| LO02 | Understands the relationship between personality and culture. |
| LO03 | Explain the differences between cultures in the field of psychology. |
| LO04 | Understands the research methods of cross-cultural psychology. |
| LO05 | Interprets the interaction between the concrete culture and psychology of the place where he / she lives. |
| LO06 | Discusses the interaction between culture and cognition and perception. |
| LO07 | Understands different cultural dimensions within the scope of theories. |
| LO08 | Interprets the relationship between language, religion and culture. |
| LO09 | Be aware of cultural diversity in different social contexts. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 2 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definitions in Cross-Cultural Psychology | Making the relevant reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Methodology of Cross-Cultural Psychology | Making the relevant reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Concrete Cultural Character of Psychology | Making the relevant reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Relationship between Culture and Personality | Making the relevant reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Social Behavior in Cultural Context | Making the relevant reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Cognition, Perception and Culture | Making the relevant reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Culture and Emotions | Making the relevant reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Making the relevant reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | The Role of Culture in Human Development and Socialization | Making the relevant reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Language, Religion and Culture | Making the relevant reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Local Psychology | Making the relevant reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Hoftsede's Theory of Cultural Dimensions | Making the relevant reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Acculturation | Making the relevant reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Cross-Cultural Relations | Making the relevant reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Cross-Cultural Communication | Making the relevant reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Making the relevant reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Making the relevant reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||