Module: Social Psychology

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Social Psychology
Module Code	PSYC118
School	37
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Maggie Brennan Semester 2: Maggie Brennan Autumn: Maggie Brennan
Module Teachers	Maggie Brennan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

To provide the student with an introduction to the study of social psychology, utilising a synthesis of the many social influences at both the individual and group level that shape social behaviour; To present to the student, in a comprehensive and meaningful way, influential social psychology research, alongside contemporary and cross-disciplinary developments at the forefront of psychology and disruptive technologies that have impacted on many areas of life, including health, education and social change. Adopting a novel approach to immersive and authentic learning, students can have the opportunity to engage with stakeholders in a mini-hackathon, and immersive concentrated multi-day complex delivery options with a companion research skills module.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the core concepts of social psychology
2. Develop an understanding of the social psychological perspective on human behaviour
3. Critically reflect on explanations for some aspects of human social behaviour
4. Identify and recall key research findings, theories, and studies in the field
5. Develop skills in the communication and application of social psychological concepts

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Online activity	20	Asynchronous lectures and other content; can take Immersive Multi-day format.
Workshop	8	Synchronous in person workshops
Tutorial	5	Combination of in-person and online activities.
Group work	8	Mini-Hackathon
Independent Study	38	Lecture review and preparation/independent learning
Independent Study	46	Independent assessment preparation
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

What is social psychology?

The self

Attitudes and attitude change

Attitudes and behaviour

Group processes

Social influence

Prejudice and Discrimination

Prosocial behaviour

Aggression

Affiliation and attraction

Friendship and love

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	n/a	30%	n/a
Participation	Participation in a mini-hackathon and artefact production including a report on proposed solution(s). Eportfolio.	70%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Myers, D.G., Abell, J., & Sani, F.: 2020, Social Psychology, 3rd, McGraw-Hill Education, Europe, Middle East & Africa, 9781526847928
Aronson, E. & Aronson, J.: 2018, The Social Animal, 12th, Worth Publishers London, UK, 9781464144189
Fiske, S.: 2018, Social beings: Core motives in social psychology, 4th, Wiley, New York, 9781119492733
Michael A. Hogg,Graham Vaughan: 2017, Social Psychology, 8th, Pearson London, UK, 9780273764595
Myers, D.G., & Twenge, J.M.,: 2019, Social Psychology, 13th, McGraw-Hill Education, New York, 9781260397116
Scott, B.A., Amel, E.L., Koger, S.M., & Manning, C.M.: 2021, Psychology for Sustainability, 5th, Routledge, 9780367480691
Steg, L. & de Groot, J.I.M.: 2019, Environmental Psychology: An Introduction, 2nd, Wiley-Blackwell, 978111924108

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BPDT	BSc Psychology & Disruptive Technologies
BPM	BSc in Psychology with Mathematics

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