PN5234 Social Psychology

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Lectures: Tuesdays 9-11; Tutorials: Fridays 2-4 (Weeks 1-5)

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr S D Pehrson

Dr S D Pehrson
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Sam Pehrson

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module explores several major themes and debates in social psychology, the central one being the nature of the relationship between individuals and groups. We will be looking in depth at the ways in which human experience and behaviour is shaped by social groups, and how this helps us to understand a range of behaviours. A variety of methodological approaches theoretical perspectives on these topics will be examined in order to develop your understanding of the field and your ability to evaluate social psychological research critically. We will examine strengths and limitations of different approaches, introduce current debates in the literature, and link theoretical knowledge to current events.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

100% Coursework; Resubmission of failed components only

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x 2-hour practical/workshop.

Intended learning outcomes

  • demonstrate a detailed understanding of the different social psychological approaches to social issues
  • "demonstrate an awareness of the strengths and limitations of each of these approaches, and understanding of"
  • critically handle primary source material; ability to evaluate complex and conflicting
  • apply multiple perspectives to psychological phenomena
  • think about psychological phenomena at multiple levels of analysis; sensitivity to
  • "demonstrate an awareness of the relationship between psychological theory and social issues, and ability to"