PN5234
Social Psychology
2024-2025
10
5
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2024-2025
SCOTCAT credits : 10
ECTS credits : 5
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
This module explores several major themes and debates in social psychology, the central one being the nature of the relationship between individuals and groups. We will be looking in depth at the ways in which human experience and behaviour is shaped by social groups, and how this helps us to understand a range of behaviours. A variety of methodological approaches theoretical perspectives on these topics will be examined in order to develop your understanding of the field and your ability to evaluate social psychological research critically. We will examine strengths and limitations of different approaches, introduce current debates in the literature, and link theoretical knowledge to current events.
Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x 2-hour practical/workshop.
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
Re-assessment: 100% Coursework; Resubmission of failed components only
Module coordinator: Dr S D Pehrson
Module teaching staff: Dr Sam Pehrson
Module coordinator email sdp21@st-andrews.ac.uk