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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Social Psychology | |||
| Reference | SS4008 | Version | 7 |
| Created | February 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | February 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with a critical awareness of core issues and topics in contemporary social psychology and to consider their application to real world experience using research-led teaching. To develop students’ research skills by working closely with academic members of staff in a research-oriented approach | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate a multi-perspective approach to social psychology and apply it across a range of areas. |
| 2 | Apply relevant psychological theory to core areas of social behaviour |
| 3 | Demonstrate investigative research in the area of Social Psychology |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| A multi-perspective approach to Social Psychology including: self and others, relationships, attribution processes, attitudes, stereotypes, groups, social influence, and anti-social behaviour. Issues relating to diversity and equality are discussed with a focus on the social psychology of prejudice, discrimination, racism and sexism. Students will consider the mainstream media in relation to prejudice and discrimination, with a focus on racial stereotypes. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a mainly lecture based module with supporting seminars/workshops and student-centred learning. The on-campus activities will be supplemented and supported with online activities where appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 48 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 102 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Component 1 will be assessed by written coursework. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| There is one coursework which contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF 10 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BRAUN, V. and CLARKE, V. 2013. Successful Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide for Beginners. London: Sage. |
| 2 | CRISP, R.J. and TURNER, R., 2014. Essential Social Psychology. 3rd ed. London: Sage. |
| 3 | CRISP, R.J., 2015. Social Psychology: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 4 | FIELD, A. 2017. Discovering Statistics using IBM SPSS Statistics. 5th ed. London: Sage. |
| 5 | HOGG, M. A., VAUGHAN, G .M., 2021. Social Psychology. 9th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education. |
| 6 | HEWSTONE, M., STROEBE, W., JONAS, K., 2020. An Introduction to Social Psychology. 7th ed. UK: BPS Blackwell. |