B001517 - GROUP PSYCHOLOGY AND COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY

Italian

Theory, research and applied aspects related to the psychology of psychological groups and social relations. Theoretical models and conceptualization of the human group entity and communities. Social norms, roles, status, social power, entitativity and models of interdependence. Formation and conflicts in groups. Fields of application and intervention

Forsyth, D. R. (2018). Group dynamics. Cengage Learning.

Acquire knowledge and understanding of the theories and empirical evidence presented in the lectures;
Develop the ability to apply and decline the knowledge acquired in everyday situations and intervention (classroom exercises);
Develop critical and judgement skills using the tools of group and community psychology (in-class discussion);
Ability to communicate what has been learned (through dedicated presentation moments);
Ability to continue the study independently and update through the use of dedicated search engines (e.g., Google Scholar) and consultation of scientific databases.

Knowledge derived from passing the basic exams in Psychology (at least: Social Psychology, General Psychology, Psychology of Development).

The teaching method will rely on lectures to provide theoretical and empirical knowledge to develop the student's skills. These lectures will be interspersed with moments of comparison and discussion in the classroom aimed at stimulating the students' ability to judge and their ability to apply what they have learned to reality. The course will also make use of moments of "flipped classroom" in which students will exhibit what they have learned and deepened in the field of group and community psychology. Finally, the course will also adopt a gamified approach aimed at finding the right balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivations and therefore putting the learner in the best conditions to acquire the right mastery of the tools of group and community psychology in the most ergonomic way possible.

Oral Exam.
The final grade will take into account, in addition to the oral test, also the evaluation of laboratory activities (for attendees).
Grade in thirtieths (passing grade: 18/30).
Knowledge and comprehension skills will be assessed
through the oral test.
Applied knowledge and comprehension skills, as well as judgment autonomy and communication skills, will be particularly considered during the exam.
The ability to learn will be evaluated overall through the
Interactions during laboratory activities and the oral test.

1- An introduction to the group dynamics - Graph theory
2- An introduction to the group dynamics - FUndamental theoretical models
3- Studying Groups: methodology and approaches
4- Inclusion and Identity
5- Formation
6- Cohesion and Development
7- Structure
8- Influence
9- Power
10- Leadership
11- Performance
12- Decision Making
13- Teams
14- Conflict
15- Intergroup Relations
16- Groups in Context
17- Groups and Change

The course will support goal 10 of the 2030 Agenda, i.e., "Reduce inequality", stimulating students to develop solutions and proposals aimed at enhancing and promoting social inclusion, especially for minority and stigmatized groups. The course will support also objective 5 (i.e., gender equality), stimulating interest in a sex and gender fair approach to research and intervention.