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Syllabus Social Psychology - 53336
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Last update 06-11-2024
HU Credits: 2

Degree/Cycle: 1st degree (Bachelor)

Responsible Department: Sociology & Anthropology

Semester: 1st Semester

Teaching Languages: Hebrew

Campus: Mt. Scopus

Course/Module Coordinator: Anne Aharon

Coordinator Email: Anne.aharon@gmail.com

Coordinator Office Hours: Upon appointment by email

Teaching Staff:
Dr. Anne Aharon

Course/Module description:
The course offers an introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of human social influence and interaction. We will explore the various ways people think about, affect, and relate to one another through the interface between psychology and sociology, and while applying knowledge to the sociological endeavor.

Course/Module aims:
The course will cover topics such as social self-concept, social judgment, attitudes, persuasion, conformity, aggression, helping behavior, prejudice, groups and conflicts.

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- identify social psychology central questions;
- describe the contributions of various theories to the understanding of human behavior;
- develop critical understanding of empirical studies in the field;
- apply concepts, theories, and findings to understanding and solving of everyday social issues.

Attendance requirements(%):
80%
Procedures

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Online course

Course/Module Content:
1. Introduction to Social Psychology
 Theory and Methods
2. Understanding the Social World
 Social Cognition
 Social Judgment and Causal Attribution
3. Social Influence
 Attitudes
 Conformity and Obedience
 Group Processes
4. Social Interaction
 Attraction
 Prosocial and aggressive behavior
 Prejudice
5. Applications
 Health
 Environment
 Law

Required Reading:
Will be published on first meeting

Additional Reading Material:

Grading Scheme :
Written / Oral / Practical Exam 90 %
Submission assignments during the semester: Exercises / Essays / Audits / Reports / Forum / Simulation / others 10 %

Additional information:
None
 
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