Begincompetentie
- For international students:
Theory: has to be studied by means of the English book "Social Psychology". Brehm, S. S., Kassin, S., & Fein, S.(2003, 2005). Social Psychology. 4th, 5th or 6th edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company and should be acquired and learned by self-study.
Assignments may be written in English.
Practical courses can be followed with the regular Dutch students, coaching and feedback will be given in English
Exam can be done in English (oral exam)
Leerresultaten
OUTCOMES
This course contributes to the following competence areas:
* To incorporate a multitude of theoretical models and research findings.
* To shape society and group processes from a psychological point of view.
The given competence areas are to be realized based on introductory learning
outcomes in a clear defined situation with concrete conditions and shared
responsibility. The competence areas are situated in the context as described in 'content'. Final outcomes:
* To relate, to situate and to demonstrate implications of theoretical concepts.
* To update one's own knowledge and insights continuously.
* To contribute to the social debate.
* To situate the interpersonal, social, group and cultural context of human behavior and to handle this information appropriately.
1. Knowledge and insight in theory and phenomenons of social psychology and groupsdynamics
2. Insight in ones own social functioning both as an individual as well as a member within a group
3. Integration of both knowledge and insight within exercises and practica and simulations.
METHOD
1. via book and courses in aula (see content)
2. en 3.
- Via selfreflection
- Via excercises on selfperception and persception of others
- Via excercises on communication, presentation and listening
- Via group discussions and role play simulations
- Via videos and weblinks
EVALUATION
10% permanent evaluation (action and cooperation during practical courses)
30% permanent evaluation (logbook)
60% oral exam
Student must obtain at least 50% of oral exam and 50% of logbook before docent further evaluates (caesura) Students’ score can increase mathematically if
- more % in oral exam
- more % for logbook
- more % for action and cooperation during practical courses.
Inhoud
Introduction: what is social psychology, what are groups, what is group dynamics?
The social self: the self-concept; self-esteem; self-presentation and self-monitoring
Perceiving persons: observation: the elements of social perception; attribution: from elements to dispositions; integration: from dispositions to impressions; confirmation biases: from impressions to reality
Perceiving groups: stereotypes; prejudice; sexism; racism; effects on stigmatized targets
Social influences: Conformity (Asch) compliance; obedience (Millgram); minority-majority effects; the continuum of social influence;
Group processes: collective processes – the present of others (facilitation, loafing); information dissemination; interacting with others (groupthink, polarization);
Possible extra chapters: communication, cooperation, conflict, leadership, motivation and economic decision making
Theoretical courses and exam: Dutch Manual is a Dutch translation and print on demand version based on Brehm, S. S., Kassin, S., & Fein, S.(2003). Social Psychology. 4th or 6th edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
Practical courses: interesting web links and accompanying exercises will be posted on the digital learning environment Toledo
Evaluatie
| Eerste examenkans | Eerste examenperiode (januari) | Mondeling examen | 60% | | Eerste examenkans | Eerste examenperiode (januari) | Opdrachten | 40% | | Tweede examenkans | Derde examenperiode (augustus) | Mondeling examen | 70% | | Tweede examenkans | Derde examenperiode (augustus) | Opdrachten | 30% | |