PSI337 Cross-Cultural Psychology

3 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS
PSYCHOLOGY PR.
Code PSI337
Name Cross-Cultural Psychology
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FİLİZ ÇÖMEZ POLAT
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce the basic approaches and concepts of cross-cultural psychology, to examine indigenous behavioral patterns within a cross-cultural context, and to present the main theories and research methods of cross-cultural psychology.

Course Content

This course covers cross-cultural psychology and indigenous psychology approaches, as well as the psychological outcomes of these approaches regarding the relationship between culture and behavior.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Berry, J. W., Poortinga, Y. H., Breugelmans, A. C., ve Sam, D. L. (2015). Kültürlerarası Psikoloji: Araştırma ve Uygulamalar (Çev. Ed. L. P. Tosun). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Matsumoto, D. ve Juang, L. (2013). Culture & Psychology. Wadsworth

Notes

Berry, J. W., Poortinga, Y. H., Breugelmans, A. C., ve Sam, D. L. (2015). Kültürlerarası Psikoloji: Araştırma ve Uygulamalar (Çev. Ed. L. P. Tosun). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Ratner, C. (2014). Kültürel Psikoloji, Kültürler Arası psikoloji, Yerel Psikoloji, İçellioğlu, S. (çev.). İstanbul: İKÜ Yayınevi.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To become familiar with the concepts, theories, approaches, and methods necessary to understand cross-cultural psychology studies.
LO02 To recognize cultural diversity and develop awareness of its effects on human behavior.
LO03 To critically approach mainstream psychology studies and research processes, and to develop the ability to question them from a cultural perspective.
LO04 To be able to conduct critical readings on the relationship between culture and behavior.
LO05 To be able to read cross-cultural empirical studies in psychology and communicate what has been learned to others.
LO06 To acquire knowledge and skills in cultural adaptation and multicultural psychology.


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. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective 2
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas 4
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. 3
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Conducts basic and applied psychology research
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. 2
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. 3
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. 4
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. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to the course and an overview of its content and structure. Berry, J. W., Poortinga, Y. H., Breugelmans, A. C., ve Sam, D. L. (2015). Kültürlerarası Psikoloji: Araştırma ve Uygulamalar (Çev. Ed. L. P. Tosun). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Definition of cross-cultural psychology and its main arguments. Berry, J. W., Poortinga, Y. H., Breugelmans, A. C., ve Sam, D. L. (2015). Kültürlerarası Psikoloji: Araştırma ve Uygulamalar (Çev. Ed. L. P. Tosun). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Critical thinking in cross-cultural psychology Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Research methods in cross-cultural psychology Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Cultural Learning and Socialization Berry, J. W., Poortinga, Y. H., Breugelmans, A. C., ve Sam, D. L. (2015). Kültürlerarası Psikoloji: Araştırma ve Uygulamalar (Çev. Ed. L. P. Tosun). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Cultural Identity and Self Matsumoto, D., & Juang, L. (2016). Culture and Psychology (6th ed.). Cengage Learning. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Psychopathology and Cultural Differences Ratner, C. (2014). Kültürel Psikoloji, Kültürler Arası psikoloji, Yerel Psikoloji, İçellioğlu, S. (çev.). İstanbul: İKÜ Yayınevi. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Culture and Gender Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Cultur, Morality and Belief Heine, S. .J. (2015). Cultural Psychology, Bölüm 12. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Cross-Cultural Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis Berry, J. W., Poortinga, Y. H., Breugelmans, S. M., & Chasiotis, A. (2011). Cross-Cultural Psychology: Research and Applications (3rd ed.). Cambridge University Press. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Psychotherapy in Cross-Cultural Contexts Berry, J. W., Poortinga, Y. H., Breugelmans, S. M., & Chasiotis, A. (2011). Cross-Cultural Psychology: Research and Applications (3rd ed.). Cambridge University Press. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Cross-Cultural Conflict Management Berry, J. W., Poortinga, Y. H., Breugelmans, S. M., & Chasiotis, A. (2011). Cross-Cultural Psychology: Research and Applications (3rd ed.). Cambridge University Press. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Cross-Cultural Research and Contemporary (Current) Approaches Matsumoto, D., & Juang, L. (2016). Culture and Psychology (6th ed.). Cengage Learning. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Overall Evaluation Matsumoto, D., & Juang, L. (2016). Culture and Psychology (6th ed.). Cengage Learning. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams 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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload (Hour) 74
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,96
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 05.05.2026 10:50