PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1311002029

Ders İsmi:

Political Psychology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Bölüm Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. Ayşe AYÇİÇEĞİ DİNN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to give general information to the student about political psychology, which is the intersection of political science and social psychology, and to help students better understand the political world. This course introduces old and new theories and methods used in the discipline of political psychology, helping to understand what individuals think and how they feel about politics.

Course Content:

This course is taught with an interdisciplinary approach in order to understand the thoughts and behaviors of individuals and elites about politics. The main aim of the course is to give general information to the student about political psychology, which is the intersection of political science and social psychology, and to help the student try to make a better sense of the political world. Some of the topics to be covered in this process are as follows: Understanding the behavior of citizens who have the right to vote today is among the most important goals of political science. How does a person reach a voting decision? What can affect the behavior of the individual in the process before voting? Which element is more effective, why? Beyond voting, questions such as the essence of social movements, the influence of the media on the political attitudes and behaviors of the individual, the basis and resolution of intergroup conflict are among the topics to be covered in this course. In this context, understanding the political behavior of the individual not only interprets the elections, which is an important part of the democratic process, but also provides explanations on how the society can act on political issues. The aim of this course is to discuss and examine these and similar issues from the perspective of political psychology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understanding the role of psychology in explaining political behavior.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Analyzing the psychological factors that shape political attitudes and beliefs.
2) Recognizing the impact of personality, emotion, and cognition on political behavior.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Developing skills in analyzing and interpreting political communication.
2) Analyzing the causes of political conflict and the role of conflict resolution strategies.
3) Understanding the role of socialization in shaping political attitudes and beliefs.
Field Specific Competence
1) Understanding the nature of leadership and decision-making in politics.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Applying knowledge of political psychology to public policy.

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Political Psychology	Jost and Sidanius – Political Psychology: An Introduction.
2)	History of Political Psychology
3)	Methods Used in Political Psychology	Erişen, C., Erişen E., and Özkeçeci-Taner, B. “Research Methods in Political Psychology” Turkish Studies14(1): 13-33; Erişen, C. (2013) “Deneysel Yöntem” P. Uyan Semerci ve E. Erdoğan (Eds.), Farklı Pencereler Farklı Manzaralar: Sosyal Bilimlerde Yöntem Tartışmaları (121-146 pp.), İstanbul, Hiperlink; McDermott, Rose. 2002. “Experimental Methodology in Political Science.” Political Analysis 10:325- 342.
4)	Personality - Elites	jost and Sidanius - Reading 5 (F.I. Greenstein) ve Reading 6 (D.G. Winter); Weintraub, W. & Winter, D.G. (2003) “Saddam Hussein: Personality traits and motivational biases.” In Post, Jerrold M., ed. The psychological assessment of political leaders. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan; pp. 367-374.
5)	Personality - Individuals	Jost and Sidanius - Reading 3 (R.M. Doty, B.E. Peterson, and D.G. Winter) ve Reading 4 (B. Altemeyer); P. Houghton, Political Psychology, 4. ve 5. Üniteler
6)	Ideologies and Biology	Jost and Sidanius - Reading 11 (P.J. Conover and S. Feldman) ve Reading 12 (R.E. Lane); Arıkan, G. (2013) “Values, Religiosity and Support for Redistribution and Social Policy in Turkey” Turkish Studies14(1): 34-52; Carkoglu, A. (2007) “The Nature of Left-Right Ideological Self-placement in the Turkish Context.” Turkish Studies, 8(2): 253–271; Charney, E. (2008) Genes and Ideologies. Perspectives on Politics 6(2): 292-319
7)	Media and Framing	Jost and Sidanius - Reading 7 (S. Iyengar, M.D. Peters, and D.R. Kinder) ve Reading 8 (J.A. Krosnick and D.R. Kinder); S. Iyengar and D.R. Kinder, News that Matters, Chapters 8 and 9 (pp.73-89); T. Brader (2006) Campaigning for Hearts and Minds, Chapter 4
8)	Midterm	Jost, J. T. & Sidanius, J. (2004). Political Psychology: Key Readings. New York: Psychology Press. Huddy, L., Sears, D.O., ve Levy, J.S. (2013) Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology. Oxford University Press. Houghton, D. P. (2009) Political Psychology: Situations, Individuals, and Cases. New York: Routledge.
9)	Feelings	Jost and Sidanius - Reading 9 (G.E. Marcus and M.C. MacKuen); P. Houghton, Political Psychology, Chapters 10-11; Erişen, C. (2013) “Emotions as a Determinant in Turkish Political Behavior” Turkish Studies14(1): 115-; T. Brader and G.E. Marcus, Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology, 6. Ünite.
10)	Prejudice, Group Identity, and Conflict	Jost and Sidanius - Reading 16 (H. Tajfel and J.C. Turner) ve Reading 18 (J. Sidanius and F. Pratto); Karakoc, E. (2013) “Ethnicity and Trust in National and International Institutions” Turkish Studies14(1): 92-114; Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology, 7. Ünite.
11)	Racism and Xenophobia	Jost and Sidanius - Reading 19 (L. Bobo) ve Reading 20 (D. Sears, C. van Laar, M. Carillo ve R. Kosterman); C Kinnvall and P Nesbitt-Larking (2011) The Political Psychology of Globalization, 2. Ünite; Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology, 8. Ünite.
12)	Terrorism and Ethnic Conflict	Jost and Sidanius - Reading 22 (M. Crenshaw); P. Houghton (2009) Political Psychology, 15. Ünite; Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology, 9. Ünite.
13)	Social Networks and Social Movements	Jost and Sidanius - Reading 23 (H. Eckstein) ve Reading 24 (B. Simon ve B. Klandermans); R.J. Dalton, (2008) Citizen Politics, 4 Ünite; Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology, 13. Ünite.
14)	populism	Hawkins ve diğerleri, (2019) Ideational Study of Populism. Routledge; Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology, 15. Ünite.
15)	Final exam	Jost, J. T. & Sidanius, J. (2004). Political Psychology: Key Readings. New York: Psychology Press. Huddy, L., Sears, D.O., ve Levy, J.S. (2013) Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology. Oxford University Press. Houghton, D. P. (2009) Political Psychology: Situations, Individuals, and Cases. New York: Routledge.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Jost, J. T. & Sidanius, J. (2004). Political Psychology: Key Readings. New York: Psychology Press. Huddy, L., Sears, D.O., ve Levy, J.S. (2013) Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology. Oxford University Press. Houghton, D. P. (2009) Political Psychology: Situations, Individuals, and Cases. New York: Routledge.
References:	Jost, J. T. & Sidanius, J. (2004). Political Psychology: Key Readings. New York: Psychology Press. Huddy, L., Sears, D.O., ve Levy, J.S. (2013) Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology. Oxford University Press. Houghton, D. P. (2009) Political Psychology: Situations, Individuals, and Cases. New York: Routledge.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	6	7	5	8
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts and subfields of the science of psychology. Uses the knowledge based on theoretical practice in the field of study.
2) Knows the basic research methods of the science of psychology, applies and interprets the data obtained.
3) Our graduates are aware of their competence and competencies in their studies in the field.
4) Our graduates continue their professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to their professional life.
5) Our graduates contribute to their field by having effective communication and problem solving skills.
6) Our graduates know the ethical values of psychology science and respect differences.
7) Our graduates know the social and universal effects of the field of study and its legal consequences.
8) Our graduates are knowledgeable about other fields related to psychology. Uses this knowledge in collaborative work.
9) Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field of psychology.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the basic concepts and subfields of the science of psychology. Uses the knowledge based on theoretical practice in the field of study.
2)	Knows the basic research methods of the science of psychology, applies and interprets the data obtained.
3)	Our graduates are aware of their competence and competencies in their studies in the field.
4)	Our graduates continue their professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to their professional life.
5)	Our graduates contribute to their field by having effective communication and problem solving skills.
6)	Our graduates know the ethical values of psychology science and respect differences.
7)	Our graduates know the social and universal effects of the field of study and its legal consequences.
8)	Our graduates are knowledgeable about other fields related to psychology. Uses this knowledge in collaborative work.
9)	Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field of psychology.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Course

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	3	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	8	120
Midterms	1	6	6
Final	1	8	8
Total Workload			179