The course, delveing some relevant topics of social psycology, means to dedicate particular attention to the applied social psychology. The module is concerned with the application of knowledge, theories and methods regarding its disciplinary scientific area, to the understanding and solution of social problems. Some activity will be tied to the use of psychological databases, the research, the study of scientific articles and the construct analysis
• Steg, L., Buunk, A.P., & Rothengatter, J.A. (Eds., 2008). Applied social psychology: understanding and managing social problems. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4).
• Further material regarding the workshops schould be agreed with the teacher.
Learning Objectives
The aim is to develop knowledge and skills able to conduct a literature search in a psychosocial context with a correct methodological approach. To supply the theoretical and practical instruments to conduct a reserach in social psychology. To apply the theoretical knowledge in social psychology to the analysis of real life social situations in order to construct appropriate solutions or interventions.
Prerequisites
none
Teaching Methods
Lessons and workshops. The approach is student-centred, with an emphasis on small group activity and collaboration.
Further information
none
Type of Assessment
written and oral examination
Course program
• Applicative interface of social psychology
• Intergroup relations and applied social psychology
• Analisis of journal articles and study of construct