Psychology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03151010 | Political Psychology | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
This course examines the fundamental concepts, theories, and research areas of political psychology from an interdisciplinary perspective. The course covers research methods in political psychology, including topics such as political attitudes, behaviors, and decision-making processes of individuals and groups; identity, ideology, leadership, polarization, collective action, and political participation.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students to learn the basic theoretical approaches and concepts of political psychology and to analyze individual and collective political attitudes and behaviors from a psychological perspective. The course aims to develop students' ability to evaluate political processes in the context of identity, ideology, emotion, cognition, and group dynamics, and to interpret current political and social phenomena from a critical perspective.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To have the theory, theory and application skills of psychology. | 3 |
| P10 | Has the ability to produce culturally specific practical solutions within the scope of community service by addressing the problems encountered in the light of scientific methods. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Defines the fundamental concepts and terminology of psychology and explains the history of psychological theories and models. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Can access scientific and current information specific to their field, define this information, and understand it. | P.2.1 | 1 |
| O3 | Can apply the acquired information to real-world situations and understand how to use this information in the process. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O4 | Generates culture-specific practical solutions and applies them within the context of serving society. | P.10.3 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Political Psychology: Scope, Basic Concepts, and Approaches |
| 2 | Personality and Politics |
| 3 | Political Attitudes and Ideologies |
| 4 | Political Identity and Group Dynamics |
| 5 | Political Decision-Making and Cognitive Processes |
| 6 | Voting Behavior |
| 7 | Leadership and Charisma |
| 8 | exam |
| 9 | Media, Communication, and Political Perception |
| 10 | Politics and Emotions |
| 11 | Collective Action and Social Movements |
| 12 | Conflict, Reconciliation, and Peace Psychology |
| 13 | Research Methods in Political Psychology |
| 14 | Genel Değerlendirme |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Dirilen-Gümüş, Ö. (Ed.). (2015). Siyaset Psikolojisi 1. Cilt. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. |
| Dirilen-Gümüş, Ö. (Ed.). (2016). Siyaset Psikolojisi 3. Cilt. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 160 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,33 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Defines the fundamental concepts and terminology of psychology and explains the history of psychological theories and models. | 3 | - | - |
| O2 | Can access scientific and current information specific to their field, define this information, and understand it. | - | 3 | - |
| O3 | Can apply the acquired information to real-world situations and understand how to use this information in the process. | - | 3 | - |
| O4 | Generates culture-specific practical solutions and applies them within the context of serving society. | - | - | 4 |