Unit: Psychology 305: Social Psychology (5143)
| Level: 3 | Credit Points: 4 | Contribution Band: 1 |
Availability in 2005: (Also available in: 2003, 2004, )
- S2 (BRUCE, Face-to-Face) - Convener: Dr James Neill (Ph: +61 2 6201 2536)
Syllabus
This subject aims to provide a broad introduction to the field of social psychology. It will cover key theoretical developments in the field, research methodologies and applications to current social issues. Topics to be covered include history of social psychology, methodologies, attitudes and behaviour, social cognition, group processes, social influence, prejudice and stereotyping, and applied social psychology.Prerequisite
Psychology 101 Introductory Psychology 1 and Psychology 102 Introductory Psychology 2.Learning Outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to demonstrate a familiarity with the key theoretical concepts in social psychology; apply social-psychological theories to understanding a range of human social behaviour; design studies which test social-psychological principles and use the research methodologies of social psychology.Class Contact
Up to five hours a week.Unit Level Key:
- 1 - Offered in first year of course curriculum
- 2 - Offered in second year of course curriculum
- 3 - Offered in third year of course curriculum
- 4 - Offered in fourth year of course curriculum
- 5 - Offered in fifth year of course curriculum
- G - Offered in graduate course curriculums
- PG - Offered in postgraduate course curriculums
- R - Offered in research course curriculums
- H - Offered in honours course curriculums
