PC6057 - Cultural and Social Psychology (2016/17)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2016/17 | ||||||||||||
| Module status | DELETED (This module is no longer running) | ||||||||||||
| Module title | Cultural and Social Psychology | ||||||||||||
| Module level | Honours (06) | ||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||||||
| School | School of Social Sciences | ||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||||||
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| Running in 2016/17(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
This module advances students’ knowledge of core social psychology with the focus on the application of psychological theory to contemporary issues. The module introduces some alternative and challenging perspectives on social psychological phenomena and applies these to issues as diverse as identity, prejudice, acculturation, group dynamics, rejection and inter-group contact.
Prior learning requirements
Individual Differences & Social Psychology 2 (PC5005)
Module aims
The aims of this module are to (i) provide students with an advanced knowledge of social psychology theory; (ii) introduce alternative and challenging perspectives on mainstream theory; (iii) develop in more depth the application of psychological theory to contemporary social issues and concerns.
This module will further benefit students’ employability through knowledge of alternative perspectives on taken-for-granted explanations of social events and experiences (e.g., countering prejudice and discrimination). Also deeper understanding on how social and cultural influences can affect development; and skills in application of theoretical knowledge and critical evaluation. Students will also develop skills which require the conveyance of complex psychological constructs to the lay audience.
The aims of this module are aligned with the qualification descriptors within the Quality Assurance Agency’s Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Syllabus
The syllabus covers advanced theoretical explanations of social behaviour; alternative methodological approaches for investigating the social world; application of theory to a range of contemporary social issues (e.g., ethnic and religious identity, acculturation, prejudice, inter-group contact, social representations theory, rejection, group dynamics).
Learning and teaching
Students’ knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, theories and empirical evidence will be developed through lectures and workshops (45 hours) and through guided use of learning resources, included web-based material and independent study (105 hours).
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will:
- Have advanced knowledge of social psychology theory.
- Be aware of some alternative and challenging perspectives on mainstream theory.
- Be able to apply psychological theory to a range of contemporary social issues and concerns.
Be able to critically evaluate key concepts, theories and empirical work and debate the comparative merits of different types of explanation and methodology.
Assessment strategy
Summative assessment will be via an unseen examination of 2 hrs (100%).
Additional formative assessment can be gained from an in class test and web based tests and poster assignment
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2 hour unseen exam [answer two out of six questions] Poster/infographic coursework (500) words |
75%
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1,2,3
1,3 |
Bibliography
Smith, P.B., Fischer, R., Vignoles, V. & Bond, M.H. (2013). Understanding Social Psychology across Cultures. Engaging with others in a changing world. London: SAGE. [CORE]
Crisp, R. (2010). The Psychology of Social and Cultural Diversity. Oxford: SPSSI-Blackwell.
Chryssochoou, X. (2004). Cultural Diversity: It’s Social Psychology. Oxford: Blackwell.
British Journal of Social Psychology
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Journal of Applied Community and Social Psychology
Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology