Social Psychology Theory and Methods
Course content
Social psychology concerns the connection between the individual and their social world, and therefore explores all ways in which individuals function socially. The subject area covers psychologically-oriented approaches that focus on individual thought, feelings and actions and how these guide their relationships with others and participation in groups and society, as well as societally-oriented approaches that examine the structures of social relations, prevailing social and cultural values and discourses, and the processes of individualisation that follow from this. Through this course, a wide range of core topics are introduced, including how psychological functioning is socially embedded; the influence of social and societal structures on the behaviour of individuals, groups and institutions; the importance of attitudes and norms for social action; individualisation and identity development; social integration and participation in social institutions and groups. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to classic and contemporary theories and empirical research in social psychology, as well as to the historical-embeddedness and development of the subject area’s themes. Various methodological traditions are also introduced, along with their capabilities and limitations.
Knowledge
- Account for selected social psychological concepts, theories and empirical data.
- Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental, both newer and classical, theories and empirical research within social psychology.
- Account for their historical embedding, contemporary debates, and overall contribution of areas of theory/ research to the subject area’s themes.
Skills
- Analyse central similarities and differences between reviewed terminology, theory and empirical data in relation to specific social psychological themes and problematics.
Competencies
- Understand methods used in social psychology.
- Analyse the possibilities and limitations of different methods in relation to specific theoretical or social problems.
- Assess and critically reflect on one’s own empirical work in light of methodological and ethical principles.
The classes consist of lectures (theory, methodology and empirical studies) and seminar classes (theory)
Syllabus cf. curriculum: 1600 standard pages of compulsory literature
A current syllabus list and lecture plan will be available in the course room on Absalon immediately before the start of the semester.
Previous syllabus lists can be found here: Absalon
Registration period: May 15 - June 1
International students can find information on course registration and deadlines at New exchange and guest students – Faculty of Social Sciences - University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)
- ECTS
- 15 ECTS
- Type of assessment
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Written assignment, 72 hours
- Type of assessment details
- FORM OF EXAM: Final compulsory written 72-hour take-home
assignment.
GROUP REGULATIONS: The written take-home assignment can only be taken individually.
EXTENT: The extent of the written take-home assignment is a maximum of ten standard pages. - Exam registration requirements
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Approved active participation in the various exercises, activities, assignments, presentations, etc., as specified in the course catalogue, is a prerequisite for participation in the exam.
- Active participation in seminar classes: 3 response papers.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
- Exam period
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December/January
- Re-exam
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February
Criteria for exam assessment
See Leaning Outcome
Single subject courses (day)
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 56
- Class Instruction
- 42
- English
- 98
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- APSB16101U
- ECTS
- 15 ECTS
- Programme level
- Bachelor
Bachelor choiceBachelor’s minor subject
- Duration
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1 semester
14 weeks starting week 36 - Placement
- Autumn
- Price
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800,00 kroner pr. ECTS
- Schedulegroup
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C , B And A
- Studyboard
- Department of Psychology, Study Council
Contracting department
- Department of Psychology
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Course Coordinator
- Thomas Morton
(13-786c73716577327173767873724474777d326f7932686f)
Thomas Alan Morton
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