ÇAĞ UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ART AND SCIENCE
PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Learning Outcomes of the Course
Code
Course Title
Credit
ECTS
PSY 312
Cross-Cultural Psychology
(3-0)3
5
Prerequisites
Language of Instruction
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
English
Type and Level of Course
Elective / 3.Year/Spring Semester
Lecturers
Name(s)
Contacts
Lecture Hours
Office Hours
Course Coordinator Assist.Prof.Dr.Timucin
timucinaktan@gmail.com
Aktan
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the world of culture and psychology.
The population and cultural make up of our society has changed vastly over the past
years. Along with this change comes the need to understand the role of culture in shaping
mental processes and human behavior. It is hoped that this course will encourage
students to view psychology in a broader sociocultural perspective, and to appreciate the
importance of culture in understanding the human condition.
Relationship
Students who have completed the course successfully should be
able to
Net Effect
Prog. Output
5
define and apply key terms and describe the scope and
1
1
complexity of cultural psychology.
5, 5
become sensitive to cross-cultural and subcultural variations and
2, 6
2
issues.
5
acquaint with the basic methods and findings of (cross) cultural
1
3
psychology and psychological anthropology
5
demonstrate the relationship of psychology to the social
1
4
sciences.
5, 4
8, 11
5
read and write a cultural paper critically and reflectively,
5, 5
provide and use effectively information and resources in culture
3, 6
and psychology.
5
describe problems related to culture, ethnicity, and race that
6
7
affect psychological well-being.
5
explain the relevance of ethics and values for cross-cultural
6
8
psychologists
Course Description: This course is a comprehensive examination of how culture and diversity shape
psychological processes. The class will explore psychological and political underpinnings of culture and
diversity, emphasizing social psychological approaches. Topics include culture and social cognition, group and
identity formation, psychology of multiculturalism, stereotyping, predjudice, and gender. Applications to realworld phenomena discussed.
Course Contents:( Weekly Lecture Plan )
Weeks
Topics
Preparation
Teaching Methods
Lecture, discussion
1
Conceptualizing Culture and Its Impact
Textbook, Chapter 1
Lecture, discussion,
Theoretical Concepts for Understanding
Textbook, Chapter 2
2
presentations
Culture
Some Methodological Concerns in
Textbook, Chapter 3
Lecture, discussion
3
Intercultural and Cross-Cultural Research
Lecture, discussion,
Textbook, Chapter 4
4
Socialization.
presentations
Lecture, discussion,
Textbook, Chapter 5
5
Formal Educational Experiences.
presentations
Lecture, discussion,
Textbook, Chapter 6
6
Intergroup Relations: Cultures in Contact.
presentations
Interacting Successfully With People From
Textbook, Chapter 6, 7
Lecture, discussion
7
Other Cultures.
Textbook, Chapter 8
Lecture, discussion
8
Culture's Effects on the Work World.
Lecture, discussion,
9
Culture and Gender.
Matsumoto, Chapter 9
6
10
11
12
13
14
Culture and Health.
Culture and Health.
In-Class Group Presentations
In-Class Group Presentations
In-Class Group Presentations
Textbook
Related links
Recommended Reading
Activities
Midterm Exam
Effect of The Activities
Effect of The Final Exam
Contents
Hours in Classroom
Hours out Classroom
Homeworks
Quizzes
Fieldwork
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Textbook, Chapter 10, 11
Matsumoto, Chapter 10,11
presentations
Lecture, discussion
Lecture, discussion
Presentations
Presentations
Presentations
REFERENCES
Understanding Culture's Influence on Behavior. 2nd Edition. Richard Brislin. New
York: Harcourt Brace, 2000.
Matsumoto, D. & Juang, L. Culture and Psychology, Belmont: Wadsworth, 2007.
Number
1
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Effect
30%
40%
60%
ECTS TABLE
Number
14
14
16
4
2
1
1
Notes
Hours
2
1
3
1
12
6
12
Total
Total / 30
ECTS Credit
RECENT PERFORMANCE
Total
28
14
48
4
24
6
12
60
136/30 = 4,53
5