SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 1
- Academic year
- 2021/2022 Syllabus of previous years
- Official course title
- PSICOLOGIA SOCIALE 1
- Course code
- FT0528 (AF:317139 AR:187421)
- Modality
- On campus classes
- ECTS credits
- 6 out of 12 of SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
- Degree level
- Bachelor's Degree Programme
- Educational sector code
- M-PSI/05
- Period
- 3rd Term
- Course year
- 3
- Moodle
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Contribution of the course to the overall degree programme goals
The course aims to provide students with the basic theoretical and methodological knowledge of Social Psychology, as well as the tools for critical reading and analysis of the main psychosocial processes that regulate the interaction between the individual and the social context.
Expected learning outcomes
Specifically, the primary objective is to allow students to:
1. understand the phenomena underlying Social Psychology;
2. outline classical and recent studies in Social Psychology and discuss the main theoretical concepts;
3. know the main results of the most accredited research in Social Psychology;
4. know the most used research methodologies in Social Psychology;
5. apply theories and methods to analyse concrete cases and intervene.
1. understand the phenomena underlying Social Psychology;
2. outline classical and recent studies in Social Psychology and discuss the main theoretical concepts;
3. know the main results of the most accredited research in Social Psychology;
4. know the most used research methodologies in Social Psychology;
5. apply theories and methods to analyse concrete cases and intervene.
Pre-requirements
No prior knowledge is required.
Contents
The course aims to provide students with an overview of the main theories, concepts and research methods in Social Psychology.
The topics covered will be:
1. Paradigms of Social Psychology,
2. Knowledge construction and social judgment processes,
3. Social attitude and relationships with behaviour,
4. Self as a system of reference.
The topics covered will be:
1. Paradigms of Social Psychology,
2. Knowledge construction and social judgment processes,
3. Social attitude and relationships with behaviour,
4. Self as a system of reference.
Referral texts
Palmonari, A., Cavazza, N., Rubini, M., Psicologia Sociale. Bologna: Il Mulino, 2012.
Palmonari, A., Cavazza, N., Ricerche e Protagonisti della Psicologia Sociale. Bologna: Il Mulino, 2012.
The material presented in class will be made available on the Moodle page of the course.
Suggested readings will eventually be indicated during the lessons.
Palmonari, A., Cavazza, N., Ricerche e Protagonisti della Psicologia Sociale. Bologna: Il Mulino, 2012.
The material presented in class will be made available on the Moodle page of the course.
Suggested readings will eventually be indicated during the lessons.
Assessment methods
The exam will be in written form and consist of open-ended questions to be answered within a predefined number of lines. Oral integration is not foreseen.
The evaluation of the student's preparation will be based on: the mastery of logic, concepts, methodologies and technical languages of Social Psychology; the ability to apply them autonomously and consciously to concrete cases. The ability to report the required knowledge concisely and precisely will be enhanced.
The evaluation of the student's preparation will be based on: the mastery of logic, concepts, methodologies and technical languages of Social Psychology; the ability to apply them autonomously and consciously to concrete cases. The ability to report the required knowledge concisely and precisely will be enhanced.
Teaching methods
The course is structured in theoretical lessons and practical exercises.
In the theoretical lessons, the topics will be treated in their general aspects: the student will then have to deepen them with the help of textbooks and notes. The practical exercises will be dedicated to the presentation or simulation of research examples and the deepening of specific themes or cases.
Active and critical participation in the various didactic proposals is encouraged for attending students.
Attendance is highly recommended.
In the theoretical lessons, the topics will be treated in their general aspects: the student will then have to deepen them with the help of textbooks and notes. The practical exercises will be dedicated to the presentation or simulation of research examples and the deepening of specific themes or cases.
Active and critical participation in the various didactic proposals is encouraged for attending students.
Attendance is highly recommended.
Teaching language
Italian
Type of exam
written
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