This course provides a broad overview of how children behave in and think about the social world. The topics include: innate and early-emerging social knowledge, moral development, social cognition, theory of mind, aggression, bias, and the influence of peers & parents, and culture on development
Social Development (PSY 522)
Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
Computer Science and Engineering - With Master's Degree | * | ||
Leaders for Industry Biological Sciences and Bioengineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
Leaders for Industry Industrial Engineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
Leaders for Industry Materials Science and Engineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
Leaders for Industry Mechatronics Engineering - Non Thesis | * | ||
Psychology - Non Thesis | * | ||
Psychology - With Thesis | * | ||
Social Psychology - With Bachelor's Degree | * | ||
Social Psychology - With Master's Degree | * |
CONTENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications 5
2. Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. 4
3. Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. 5
4. Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. 3
5. Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. 5
6. Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. 3
7. Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently. 3
8. Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. 5
9. Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. 3
10. Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. 2
11. Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. 2
12. Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. 4
13. Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. 5
14. Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. 4
15. Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. 3
16. Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. 4
1. Develop the ability to use critical, analytical, and reflective thinking and reasoning 5
2. Reflect on social and ethical responsibilities in his/her professional life. 4
3. Gain experience and confidence in the dissemination of project/research outputs 3
4. Work responsibly and creatively as an individual or as a member or leader of a team and in multidisciplinary environments. 4
5. Communicate effectively by oral, written, graphical and technological means and have competency in English. 5
6. Independently reach and acquire information, and develop appreciation of the need for continuously learning and updating. 5
1. Characterize the nature of psychology in science and applied settings. 5
2. Demonstrate psychological literacy and incorporate theoretical, statistical and experimental methods in scientific inquiry 4
3. Deepen comprehensive knowledge of psychology?s core foundation content domains, especially of cognitive, social, developmental psychology, and the biological bases of behavior 5
4. Formulate plausible psychological explanations for behavioral phenomena and develop scientific hypotheses 5
5. Produce innovative and integrative applications to solve problems 3
6. Behave and conduct research in accordance with the ethical standards of the discipline 5
7. Strengthen personal integrity and developing soft skills such asscientific writing and speaking, effective communication, teamwork, flexibility, and leadership 5
8. Exercise values that reflect a commitment to diversity and contribute to society 5
9. Apply psychological knowledge and scientific thinking, writing, and speaking skills in professional settings 3
10. Develop advanced research designs and apply advanced statistical analyses 3
1. Characterize the nature of psychology in science and applied settings. 5
2. Demonstrate psychological literacy and incorporate theoretical, statistical and experimental methods in scientific inquiry 4
3. Deepen comprehensive knowledge of psychology?s core foundation content domains, especially of cognitive, social, developmental psychology, and the biological bases of behavior 5
4. Formulate plausible psychological explanations for behavioral phenomena and develop scientific hypotheses 5
5. Produce innovative and integrative applications to solve problems 3
6. Behave and conduct research in accordance with the ethical standards of the discipline 5
7. Strengthen personal integrity and developing soft skills such asscientific writing and speaking, effective communication, teamwork, flexibility, and leadership 5
8. Exercise values that reflect a commitment to diversity and contribute to society 5
9. Apply psychological knowledge and scientific thinking, writing, and speaking skills in professional settings 3
10. Develop advanced research designs and apply advanced statistical analyses 3
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
Percentage (%) | |
Final | 20 |
Midterm | 20 |
Term-Paper | 20 |
Participation | 5 |
Individual Project | 25 |
Presentation | 10 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
Readings |
1. Collins, W. A. (2011) Historical Perspectives on Contemporary Research in Social Development. In P. Smith & C. Hart (Eds.), Childhood 15. Chen, Y., Haines, J., Charlton, B. M., & VanderWeele, T. J. (2019). Positive parenting improves multiple aspects of health and well-being in young adulthood. Nature human behaviour, 3(7), 684-691. |
Optional Readings |
Lee, K., & Zhang, L. (2022). Cumulative Effects of Poverty on Children?s Social-Emotional Development: Absolute Poverty and Relative Poverty. Community Mental Health Journal, 58(5), 930-94 |