MPAZ 114 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Applied English Translation

Course Name

Social Psychology

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
MPAZ 114	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	Turkish
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Group Work Case Study Q&A Critical feedback Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Öğr. Gör. Halil PAK
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Halil PAK
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; able to compare psychological- and sociological- social psychology. able to explain social thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, as well as the relationships between them. able to define the fundamental research and application areas of social psychology. able to critically analyze the relationship between the individual and the social. able to discuss subjective and social experiences from a social psychological perspective.
Course Description
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Course introduction
2	What is social psychology?	Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç., & Cemalcılar, Z. (2017). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. ISBN 9755032290 – Chapter 1
3	Social thoughts	Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç., & Cemalcılar, Z. (2017). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. ISBN 9755032290 – Chapter 4 & 5
4	Social emotions	Sakin-Hanoğlu, D. (2022). Sosyo-doğal bir fenomen olarak duygu: kendi-için-duygu’dan başkaları-için-duygu’ya. FLSF, 33, pp. 111-130.
5	Social behaviors	Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç., & Cemalcılar, Z. (2017). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. ISBN 9755032290 – Chapter 3 & 7
6	The self	Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç., & Cemalcılar, Z. (2017). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. ISBN 9755032290 – Chapter 8, 10
7	Romantic relationships and love	Atak, H., & Taştan, N. (2012). Romantik ilişkiler ve aşk. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, 4(4), 520-546.
8	Midterm exam week
9	The social psychology of gender	Thébaud, S., Avila, M., & Bridges, T. (2025). The social psychology of gender: theoretical approaches and contemporary developments [Cinsiyetin sosyal psikolojisi: teorik yaklaşımlar ve güncel gelişmeler]. In Handbook of social psychology: micro, meso, and macro perspectives, edited by J. E. Stets, K. A. Hegtvedt, and L. Doan. Springer. (Türkçe ders notu şeklinde öğrencilerle paylaşılacaktır.)
10	The social psychology of consumer culture	Dittmar, H. (2007). The costs of consumer culture and the “cage within”: the impact of the material “good life” and “body perfect” ideals on individuals” identity and well-being [Tüketim kültürünün bedelleri ve "içerideki kafes": maddi "iyi yaşam" ve "kusursuz beden" ideallerinin bireylerin kimliği ve esenliği üzerindeki etkisi]. Psychological Inquiry, 18(1), 23-31. (Türkçe ders notu şeklinde öğrencilerle paylaşılacaktır.)
11	The social psychology of mental health	Sánchez Moreno, E., & Barrón López de Roda, A. (2003). Social psychology of mental health: The social structure and personality perspective [Ruh sağlığının sosyal psikolojisi: sosyal yapı ve kişilik perspektifi]. The Spanish Journal of Psychology, 6(1), 3-11. (Türkçe ders notu şeklinde öğrencilerle paylaşılacaktır.)
12	A political-philosophical perspective on social psychology practice	Holland, E. W. (2013). Deleuze ve Guattari’nin anti-Oedipus’u: Şizoanalize giriş. Otonom Yayıncılık. (Ders notu şeklinde öğrencilerle paylaşılacaktır.)
13	Student presentations
14	Student presentations
15	Course review
16	Final exam week

Course Notes/Textbooks

Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç., & Cemalcılar, Z. (2017). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. ISBN 9755032290

Suggested Readings/Materials

- Atak, H., & Taştan, N. (2012). Romantik ilişkiler ve aşk. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, 4(4), 520-546.
- Dittmar, H. (2007). The costs of consumer culture and the “cage within”: the impact of the material “good life” and “body perfect” ideals on individuals” identity and well-being [Tüketim kültürünün bedelleri ve "içerideki kafes": maddi "iyi yaşam" ve "kusursuz beden" ideallerinin bireylerin kimliği ve esenliği üzerindeki etkisi]. Psychological Inquiry, 18(1), 23-31.
- Holland, E. W. (2013). Deleuze ve Guattari’nin anti-Oedipus’u: Şizoanalize giriş. Otonom Yayıncılık.
- Sakin-Hanoğlu, D. (2022). Sosyo-doğal bir fenomen olarak duygu: kendi-için-duygu’dan başkaları-için-duygu’ya. FLSF, 33, ss. 111-130.
- Sánchez Moreno, E., & Barrón López de Roda, A. (2003). Social psychology of mental health: The social structure and personality perspective [Ruh sağlığının sosyal psikolojisi: sosyal yapı ve kişilik perspektifi]. The Spanish Journal of Psychology, 6(1), 3-11.
- Thébaud, S., Avila, M., & Bridges, T. (2025). The social psychology of gender: theoretical approaches and contemporary developments [Cinsiyetin sosyal psikolojisi: teorik yaklaşımlar ve güncel gelişmeler]. In Handbook of social psychology: micro, meso, and macro perspectives, edited by J. E. Stets, K. A. Hegtvedt, and L. Doan. Springer. (Course notes in Turkish will be shared with students.)

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury	1	25
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam	1	35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	35
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury	1	15	15
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	20	20
Final Exam	1	25	25
		Total	150

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Obtaining written language skills that would support the field of Applied English and Translation.	-	-	-	-	-
2	Being able to use and interpret the knowledge acquired in the field of Applied English and Translation	-	-	-	-	-
3	Being able to convey ideas and suggestions to solve problems related to the field of Applied English and Translation in written form	-	-	-	-	-
4	Developing vocabulary skills in English and acquiring skills to apply them in the field of translation	-	-	-	-	-
5	Acquiring basic skills and knowledge to do research in English language	-	-	-	-	-
6	Innovative and creative thinking accompanied by the ability to apply newly-acquired knowledge not only in familiar, but also in novel and unusual contexts	-	-	-	-	-
7	Taking responsibility as an individual and as part of the group, being open-minded, constructive and self-confident, tolerating criticism and working effectively and productively	-	-	-	-	-
8	Internalizing the requirements of complying with the values of business ethics, being socially and scientifically ethical in every aspect of gathering, interpreting, sharing and applying data in the field of Applied English and Translation under all circumstances	-	-	-	-	-
9	Being able to use computer programs, informatics and communication technologies as required by the field of Applied English and Translation	-	-	-	-	-
10	Being able to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills critically, adopting life-time learning approach, constantly updating and renewing the acquired knowldge	-	-	-	-	-