Module Objectives:
The Social Psychology II module will explore social relations dynamics and sociocultural influences that shape human behavior. With a focus on prejudice, aggression, prosocial behavior, and intimate relationships, students will learn how the interactions between groups and cultures influence individual behaviors and decisions. The course will also provide theoretical tools to understand how culture and communication shape social relations and identity.
Educational objectives
In terms of knowledge and understanding: The module will allow students to acquire knowledge and skills about psychological phenomena that influence inter-group relations, such as prejudice and aggression, and prosocial behaviors. They will also delve into the role of culture in communication and intimate relationships, exploring psychological theories that explain these phenomena.
In terms of the ability to apply knowledge: Students will develop practical skills to apply psychological theories to real contexts, addressing issues such as intergroup conflicts, aggression and the promotion of prosocial behaviors. They will be able to use this knowledge to improve social dynamics and relationships between individuals.
In terms of the ability to make independent judgments: The teaching activity, which will also include the use of the online platform, will offer students opportunities to develop autonomous judgments on the social and ethical implications of intergroup dynamics and cultural behaviors. They will critically evaluate cultural differences and how they influence social interactions.
In terms of communication skills: Students will learn to effectively communicate social psychology concepts, especially with regard to intergroup relations and sociocultural influences, using clear and understandable scientific language.
In terms of learning capacity: The module will encourage students to develop an autonomous approach to learning, using scientific literature to deepen the topics covered and applying the knowledge acquired in academic and professional contexts, such as in intercultural dynamics and in everyday social relationships.
The Social Psychology II module will explore social relations dynamics and sociocultural influences that shape human behavior. With a focus on prejudice, aggression, prosocial behavior, and intimate relationships, students will learn how the interactions between groups and cultures influence individual behaviors and decisions. The course will also provide theoretical tools to understand how culture and communication shape social relations and identity.
Educational objectives
In terms of knowledge and understanding: The module will allow students to acquire knowledge and skills about psychological phenomena that influence inter-group relations, such as prejudice and aggression, and prosocial behaviors. They will also delve into the role of culture in communication and intimate relationships, exploring psychological theories that explain these phenomena.
In terms of the ability to apply knowledge: Students will develop practical skills to apply psychological theories to real contexts, addressing issues such as intergroup conflicts, aggression and the promotion of prosocial behaviors. They will be able to use this knowledge to improve social dynamics and relationships between individuals.
In terms of the ability to make independent judgments: The teaching activity, which will also include the use of the online platform, will offer students opportunities to develop autonomous judgments on the social and ethical implications of intergroup dynamics and cultural behaviors. They will critically evaluate cultural differences and how they influence social interactions.
In terms of communication skills: Students will learn to effectively communicate social psychology concepts, especially with regard to intergroup relations and sociocultural influences, using clear and understandable scientific language.
In terms of learning capacity: The module will encourage students to develop an autonomous approach to learning, using scientific literature to deepen the topics covered and applying the knowledge acquired in academic and professional contexts, such as in intercultural dynamics and in everyday social relationships.
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Programme
Theories and methods in social psychology. Knowledge and representation of the social world. Social cognition. Attitudes, stereotypes and prejudices. Social relations: group interaction and intergroup relations, conflict and cooperation. Culture and communication.programma
Core Documentation
- Hogg e Vaughan. Psicologia sociale. Pearson Editore, 9th edition, 2023 (important: use the new edition 2023 and not the old one)Attendance
suggested but not mandatoryType of evaluation
Examination: The assessment of the learning outcomes will be made through multiple choice and open ended questions. The final assessment will take into account the capacity of identifying the main theories and empirical findings in social psychology and attitude-behavior studies, and the processes guiding social interaction, social behavior and attitudes. The final grade will be attributed as a function of the number of correct answers in multiple choice tests and of the accuracy of the elaboration about the main theories and authors in the open-ended questions.