CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Description

The course presents the effect of culture on the way individuals deal with the challenges of life, the psychological reactions, behavior and cognitive structures including scripts and schema. The course provides the students with the skills and know-how that are necessary to conduct research in different cultures and on different ethnic groups. The objective of the course is to examine cultural differences and similarities in basic psychological constructs such as attachment in the family, socialization of gender roles, identity development, individualism and collectivism, and emotional expressiveness. The course aims to teach students to understand and describe from a cross-cultural psychology perspective: social perceptions, social influences, and social relations.

CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Identify (2) culture
2. 02 Describe (3) the fact that should be considered and methods that should be followed in intercultural researches
3. 03 Identify (2) the role of the culture and intercultural differences on the development of human nature
4. 04 Explain (4) the process of adaptation and the improvement of relationships in cultural diversity settings
5. 05 Compare (4) intercultural differences according to topics in psychology

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Berry, J.W., Poortiga,Y.H, Breugelmans, S.M., Chasiotis,A., Sam, D.L. (2015). Kültürlerarası Psikoloji, 3. ed., Çev. Ed.: Doç. Dr. Leman Pınar Tosun, Nobel Yayınları, Ankara

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Identify (2) culture SOLO 2
2. L02 Describe (3) the fact that should be considered and methods that should be followed in intercultural researches SOLO 3
3. L03 Identify (2) the role of the culture and intercultural differences on the development of human nature SOLO 2
4. L04 Explain (4) the process of adaptation and the improvement of relationships in cultural diversity settings SOLO 4
5. L05 Compare (4) intercultural differences according to topics in psychology SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2. P02 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3. P03 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4. P04 Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively
5. P05 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions
6. P06 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7. P07 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8. P08 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning ; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself
9. P09 Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10. P10 Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11. P11 Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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