| Unit name | Advanced Issues in Social Psychology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PSYCM0054 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2C (weeks 13 - 18) |
| Unit director | Dr. Park |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Psychological Science |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This unit provides more in-depth coverage of core areas of social psychology as well as coverage of important interdisciplinary areas, including moral psychology, political psychology, cross-cultural psychology and online behaviour. There will be a focus on understanding real-world societal problems from a scientific perspective. There will also be discussion of how research findings are disseminated and the impact on policy that can follow.
Aims:
- Develop students’ interest, scientific knowledge and understanding of the research on social psychology and relevant interdisciplinary areas. - Develop a thorough understanding of the role of empirical evidence in the formation of theory and how theory guides the collection and interpretation of empirical data. - Encourage students to see the relevance and applicability of their knowledge and the broader connections between intellectual areas. - Help students to understand the historical and ongoing issues in the subject matter and their relation to other disciplines in the social sciences.On completion of this unit, the student will
- Be able to draw connections between the natural and social sciences. - Have a comprehensive understanding and scientific knowledge of social psychological research and the relevant interdisciplinary areas. - Have a deeper understanding of the research process and how real-world societal problems can be approached from a scientific perspective. - Have greater awareness of the broader implications of social psychological research.Teaching will consist of 18 x one hour lectures and 6 x one hour tutorials.
Assessment will comprise 1 x 2-hour written exam (70%) and 1 x 2000-word essay (30%).
Essential readings:
Articles accompanying lectures will be available on Blackboard.
Recommended readings:
Heine, S. J. (2016). Cultural psychology (3rd ed.). New York: Norton.
Further readings:
Schaller, M., Norenzayan, A., Heine, S. J., Kameda, T., & Yamagishi, T. (Eds.). (2009). Evolution, culture, and the human mind. New York: Erlbaum.
