Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology (English) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental theories, principles, and methodologies of social psychology. Students will explore the dynamics of social interactions, group behavior, attitudes, prejudice, persuasion, and the impact of social influences on individual cognition and behavior. Through critical analysis and research application, students will develop insights into how social psychological principles contribute to understanding societal issues and fostering positive social change.
Course Content
Within the scope of the course, topics such as social cognition, social perception, the self in social context, dissonance, and attitudes will be covered.
Required Resources
Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., Akert, R. M., & Sommers, S. R (2018). Social Psychology. (9th ed.). Pearson Education Limited.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students can explain the main theoretical framework of social psychology, including the importance of objectively interpreting social situations and the different social motivations that influence our behavior and mental processes.
- Students can identify the most commonly used research methods in social psychology.
- Students can relate social psychology principles to real-life phenomena.
- Students can explain and compare the concepts of conformity, compliance, and obedience to authority.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Textbook |
| 2 | Research in Social Psychology | Textbook |
| 3 | Research Findings | Lecture Notes |
| 4 | Social Cognition | Textbook |
| 5 | Social Perception | Textbook |
| 6 | Research Findings | Lecture Notes |
| 7 | Selected Topics & Practice | Lecture Notes |
| 8 | Exam | Exam |
| 9 | Self in Social Context | Textbook |
| 10 | Dissonance | Textbook |
| 11 | Research Findings | Lecture Notes |
| 12 | Selected Topics & Practice | Lecture Notes |
| 13 | Attitudes | Textbook |
| 14 | Research Findings | Lecture Notes |
| 15 | Selected Topics & Practice | Lecture Notes |
| 16 | Exam | Exam |