Social Psychology (C8035)
Social Psychology
Module C8035
Module details for 2010/11.
12 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This course will provide an overview of major theories, methods, research findings and debates in social psychology. You will cover key areas of social cognition, including attitudes and perceiving self and others; group processes, including social influence in groups; group membership and identity, prejudice and contact between groups.
Library
Brown, R. (2000). 'Group Processes' (2nd edition). Oxford: Blackwell
Brown, R. (1995). 'Prejudice: Its Social Psychology'. Oxford: Blackwell
Hogg, M.A. & Vaughan, G.M. (2005). 'Social Psychology: An Introduction.' (4th edition). London: Prentice Hall.
Electronic journals available through PsycArticles and the Electronic Library.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the successful student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of key theories and empirical findings in social psychology.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of research reports.
3. Critically evaluate and report empirical research.
Pre-Requisite
The pre-requisites for this course are:
Introductio to Social Psychology (2006 entry)
Individual and Group (2007on entry)
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Practical Report | Spring Week 6 | 100.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Summer Term | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Term | Practical | 2 hours | 001010000000 |
| Spring Term | Lecture | 1 hour | 222222222200 |
| Spring Term | Seminar | 1 hour | 000000101000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Karen Long
Convenor, Assess convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/8689
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