PSL780 - ORGANIZATIONAL SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
ORGANIZATIONAL SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PSL780 2nd Semester 3 0 3 10
Prequisites-
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
 
Instructor (s)Department Staff 
Course objectiveThis course aims to discuss the predictive power of sosyal identity andself-categorization theories in organizations.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Explain principles and concepts of social identity theory.
  2. Explain principles and concepts of self-categorization theory
  3. Explain organizational behavior with social identity theory.
  4. Compare predictor power of social identity theory with other organizational theories.
Course ContentCourse Level: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. SAİT ULUÇ
Course Supervisor: Prof. Dr. SAİT ULUÇ
Course Assistants: It will be given by the course instructor by the department.
Internship Status: None


This course includes principles and concepts of social identity approach and organizational psychology in terms of social identity approach. 
ReferencesHaslam, S. A. (2001). Psychology in Organizations: The Social Identity Approach. London: Sage.
Relevant contemporary research articles. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Principles and concepts of social identity approach
Week 2Principles and concepts of social identity approach
Week 3Principles and concepts of self-categorization theory
Week 4Principles and concepts of self-categorization theory
Week 5Principles and concepts of self-categorization theory
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Social identity and leadership
Week 8Social identity work motivation
Week 9Social identity and commitment
Week 10Social identity and conflict management
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Social identity and organizational power
Week 13Social identity and job performance
Week 14Social identity and organizational stress
Week 15Social identity and collective actions
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1610
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments220
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms220
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes2050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 16 3 48
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)16696
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment22550
Midterms (Study duration)23060
Final Exam (Study duration) 15050
Total Workload37114304

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Understands current theoretical and applied knowledge in psychology.    X
2. Understands the relationship between theoretical and applied knowledge in psychology and other disciplines.    X
3. Understands the causes and consequences of the transformations experienced by individuals.X    
4. Evaluates analysis techniques, technologies and applications related to psychology.   X 
5. Acts and contributes in accordance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles.   X 
6. Shares and discusses solution suggestions with experts.    X
7. Conducts qualified national/international joint studies.X    
8. Carries out social responsibility projects that require corporate cooperation.  X  
9. Adopts a lifelong learning approach in personal and professional development.  X  
10. Transforms psychology knowledge and skills into new thoughts and research.    X
11. Contributes to the psychology literature.   X 
12. Trains experts.  X  
13. Shares knowledge in scientific meetings.    X
14. Conducts individual or team-based studies on current topics in the field of psychology and writes articles based on the results of these studies.X    
15. Includes current developments in research.X    

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest