Module: Social Psychology

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Social Psychology
Module Code	HD311 (ITS) / HDE1012 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Institute of Education	School	Human Development
Module Co-ordinator	Ashling Bourke
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only
50% exam 50% poster presentation

Description

Social psychology is the study of human social behaviour; how our thoughts, feelings, and actions are influenced by other people and indeed how we influence them in turn. The aims of the module are; 1. To provide students with an overview of classical and contemporary theory and research in the field of social psychology and Wellbeing, 2. To offer students an opportunity to acquire greater insight into the powerful effects that the social environment can exert on an individuals’ affective, behavioural and cognitive processes, 3. To consider how social psychology themes and concepts can be applied to significant societal challenges.

Learning Outcomes

1. To understand and integrate knowledge of Social Psychology, including major theories and approaches in social psychology
2. To demonstrate a systematic understanding of social influences and their effects on behaviour
3. To critically evaluate the current approaches and challenges in social psychology
4. To apply knowledge social psychology concepts to significant societal challenges

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	No Description
Tutorial	4	No Description
Independent Study	99	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to Social Psychology

Discrimination and Prejudice

Aggression

Social Cognition

Conformity and Obedience

Relationships

Understanding the Self

Prosocial Behaviour

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Written Exam	n/a	50%	n/a
Group assignment	Group presentation	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Myers, D.G. & Twenge, J.M.: 2017, Social Psychology, 12, McGraw-Hill, New York,

Other Resources

None