Goals
- To elaborate group features and to apply the functions to social groups
- To solve problems related to psychosocial processes of group (social infleces, communication, productivity, conflicts), to apply them in complex social contexts.
- To integrate knowledges about theretical models explaing group processes: Social Identity Theory, - Self-categorization Theory, Theory of Social Comparison processes, etc.
- To examine in depth and communicate results of the main scientific researches about group processes and to apply the conclusions to broader social fields.
- To elaborate group features and to apply the functions to social groups
- To solve problems related to psychosocial processes of group (social infleces, communication, productivity, conflicts), to apply them in complex social contexts.
- To integrate knowledges about theretical models explaing group processes: Social Identity Theory, - Self-categorization Theory, Theory of Social Comparison processes, etc.
- To examine in depth and communicate results of the main scientific researches about group processes and to apply the conclusions to broader social fields.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
Roles, norms, status and group functions
Phenomena in group dynamics
Power and leadership
Intra-groups and inter-groups interactions
Inter-groups relationships and social categorization
Inter-groups conflicts
Stereotype decostruction and prejudice reduction
Communication and social influence in group
- Monografia:
- for LM 38, LM 57, LM 85 students:
Bonaiuto, M. & Maricchiolo, F. (2009). La comunicazione non verbale (seconda edizione). Carocci, Roma.
- for LM 81 students:
Alberto Voci – Lisa Pagotto. Il pregiudizio. Che cosa è, come si riduce. Laterza
Programme
Study of groups in social psychologyRoles, norms, status and group functions
Phenomena in group dynamics
Power and leadership
Intra-groups and inter-groups interactions
Inter-groups relationships and social categorization
Inter-groups conflicts
Stereotype decostruction and prejudice reduction
Communication and social influence in group
Core Documentation
- BROWN. Psicologia sociale dei gruppi, Il Mulino, Bologna.- Monografia:
- for LM 38, LM 57, LM 85 students:
Bonaiuto, M. & Maricchiolo, F. (2009). La comunicazione non verbale (seconda edizione). Carocci, Roma.
- for LM 81 students:
Alberto Voci – Lisa Pagotto. Il pregiudizio. Che cosa è, come si riduce. Laterza
Type of delivery of the course
Students will be involved in individual considerations, sharing of the class and simulations with staging of group social interactions and observations, which will be connected to the in-depth study of literature and scientific research. Lessons in innovative teaching may be provided with experts.Attendance
Class attendance is not mandatory, but strongly recommended. Credits will be granted for participation in cultural initiatives proposed by the teacherType of evaluation
The exam will be oral. Questions will be addressed to ascertain the knowledge acquired. The general knowledge for the investigation methodologies in social psychology will be also investigated. teacher profile teaching materials
Roles, norms, status and group functions
Phenomena in group dynamics
Power and leadership
Intra-groups and inter-groups interactions
Inter-groups relationships and social categorization
Inter-groups conflicts
Stereotype decostruction and prejudice reduction
Communication and social influence in group
- Monografia:
- for LM 38, LM 57, LM 85 students:
Bonaiuto, M. & Maricchiolo, F. (2009). La comunicazione non verbale (seconda edizione). Carocci, Roma.
- for LM 81 students:
Alberto Voci – Lisa Pagotto. Il pregiudizio. Che cosa è, come si riduce. Laterza
Programme
Study of groups in social psychologyRoles, norms, status and group functions
Phenomena in group dynamics
Power and leadership
Intra-groups and inter-groups interactions
Inter-groups relationships and social categorization
Inter-groups conflicts
Stereotype decostruction and prejudice reduction
Communication and social influence in group
Core Documentation
- BROWN. Psicologia sociale dei gruppi, Il Mulino, Bologna.- Monografia:
- for LM 38, LM 57, LM 85 students:
Bonaiuto, M. & Maricchiolo, F. (2009). La comunicazione non verbale (seconda edizione). Carocci, Roma.
- for LM 81 students:
Alberto Voci – Lisa Pagotto. Il pregiudizio. Che cosa è, come si riduce. Laterza
Type of delivery of the course
Students will be involved in individual considerations, sharing of the class and simulations with staging of group social interactions and observations, which will be connected to the in-depth study of literature and scientific research. Lessons in innovative teaching may be provided with experts.Attendance
Class attendance is not mandatory, but strongly recommended. Credits will be granted for participation in cultural initiatives proposed by the teacherType of evaluation
The exam will be oral. Questions will be addressed to ascertain the knowledge acquired. The general knowledge for the investigation methodologies in social psychology will be also investigated.