Social Psychology (C8035)
Social Psychology
Module C8035
Module details for 2012/13.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module will provide an overview of major theories, methods, research findings and debates in social psychology. Students will examine classic studies and current findings and evaluate published research reports.
The first half of the module focuses on micro-social phenomena and examines key areas of social cognition, including attitudes and attributions, the cognitive construction of self and others as well as identity and self-esteem.
The second half of the module will cover basic intergroup and intragroup processes, such as social influence, group membership and identity, prejudice and collective behaviour, and the psychology of culture.
Module learning outcomes
Summarise social psychological theory and research in the key areas covered by the course.
Describe typical social psychological research methods and interpret published research findings.
Describe and evaluate competing accounts of social behaviour and cognition.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Laboratory Report | T2 Week 5 | 100.00% |
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 Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 222222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 000000010100 |
| Spring Semester | Practical | 2 hours | 101000000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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