| 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 |
Students must not have taken PSYC30017 |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Psychological Science |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This unit provides in-depth coverage of core areas of social psychology as well as important interdisciplinary areas, including moral psychology, political psychology, consumer psychology and online behaviour. There will be a focus on understanding real-world societal problems from a scientific perspective, discussion of how research findings are disseminated, and the impact on policy that can follow.
The aims of the unit are to identify scientific knowledge and in research on social psychology and relevant interdisciplinary areas, and consider the role of empirical evidence in the formation of theory and how theory guides the collection and interpretation of empirical data.
On successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
Weekly lectures and seminars.
1 x synchronous 'seminar' per week. These will take a variety of different forms depending on the focus of the week, but will include Q&A based on the weeks' content, student discussion groups and Q&A with invited speakers.
1 x 2000 word essay (50%) and 1 x open-book timed assessment (50%)
Readings accompanying lectures will be made available on Blackboard.
