The Social Psychology of Prejudice (C8822)
The Social Psychology of Prejudice
Module C8822
Module details for 2012/13.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The module aims to build on students' knowledge of intergroup relations gained in years 1 and 2 to provide an advanced social psychological analysis of the causes and cures of prejudice. It is organised into two major sections:
Individual
1. Personality accounts
2. Categorization
3. Stereotypes
4. Automatic and controlled aspects of prejudice
5. Prejudice and the brain
6. "Modern" forms of prejudice
Social
7. Developmental aspects of prejudice
8. Prejudice from the 'victim's' perspective
9. Prejudice and intergroup emotions
10. Immigration, acculturation and prejudice
11. Reducing prejudice through intergroup contact
12. Prejudice reduction interventions in real-world settings
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of social psychological processes underlying various forms of prejudice and their reduction
Demonstrate a critical appreciation of published material on prejudice and related topics
Communicate their knowledge about prejudice effectively both orally and in writing
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Book Review | T1 Week 11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 111111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Rupert Brown
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