Social Psychology, 7.5 credits
(Socialpsykologi, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 1028PS |
|---|---|
| Subject area | Psychology |
| Main field of study | Psychology |
| Progressive specialisation | G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements) |
| Academic school | School of Social Sciences |
| Disciplary domain |
Health care 60%
Social sciences 40% |
| Grading scale | AF |
| Education cycle | First-cycle (Bachelor) |
| Course level | A |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Spring semester 2024 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Management Board of the School of Social Sciences at Södertörn University on 2020-01-23 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance. This course syllabus was revised by the Management Board of the School of Social Sciences at Södertörn University on 2023-08-25.
Entry requirements
General requirements for university studies
You also need: English 6
Learning outcomes
On completing the course, the student can:
Knowledge and understanding
- Explain basic concepts, theories and research results in social psychology and how social psychology as a research field has evolved over time
- Describe basic research methodology in psychology and theory of science
Skills and abilities
- Identify relevant scholarly issues in relation to psychological theory
- Apply basic research methodology and data analysis
- Design, plan and conduct simple psychological studies
- Summarise and report results of empirical material
- Apply scholarly conventions when authoring written presentations
Judgement and approach
- Reflect on the importance of ethical aspects in psychological research
- Critically evaluate psychological theory and research at a basic level
Course content, modules and examinations
The course covers theory and method in social psychology. It deals with how thoughts, feelings and actions are affected by social interaction and exchange between people and groups. The course sheds light on how people experience, construct, and transfer social information, social identity, stereotypes, attitudes, and prejudices. Emphasis is also placed on related research methodology that involves critically examining, collecting, interpreting, and compiling literature and empirical material about social psychological phenomenon, i.e., how people think, feel and act in different social conditions.
1001, Social Psychology, 7.5 credits
(Socialpsykologi, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted: AFCourse design
Teaching is conducted through lectures, seminars, and group supervision that present the scientific-theoretical and methodological aspects of various elements of research. These are applied through the planning, collection, statistical processing, and reporting of empirical material.
Examination format
- Written exam
- Planning, implementation, and written reporting of empirical data
- Seminar participation and written hand-in assignments
Absence from seminars may be compensated for through written assignments, as instructed by the course coordinator. The student may be absent from no more than one compulsory session.
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.
Other stipulations
Course syllabus revised on 20 April 2021 by removing reference to field-specific entry requirements. Revision conducted by the university administration, in accordance with the vice-chancellor’s decision to adapt entry requirements to the amended Higher Education Ordinance (registration number 819-1.1.2-2021).