Department of Counselling and Psychology Course Outline
Course Title Social Psychology
Course Code PSY200
Number of Credits 3
Duration of Weeks 15
Contact Hours Per Week 2 hours Lecture; 1 hour Tutorial
Pre-requisite Course(s) PSY100 Introductory Psychology
Course Aims
This course introduces key social psychological theories and research relating to the societal context; their relevance to daily life; and how to acquire social psychological knowledge through scientific investigation. The course begins with a general introduction to social psychology and its methodology, and then proceeds to interesting psychological phenomena on the social self; social perception; social relations such as persuasion, conformity and prejudice; and applications to the real world. The course will provide practical experience in carrying out social research, and encourage a critical awareness of the topic.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

After completing the course, it is anticipated that students will be able to:

1. show an understanding of the key features of social psychology as a field;
 
2. discuss how social psychological theories and research have developed   
understanding of society and human interaction;
 
3. identify, and demonstrate a critical awareness of key theoretical approaches to social
psychology and the social self;
 
 
4. discuss and evaluate broad and controversial issues in social psychology, for
example stereotyping, discrimination, prejudice, attitudes;
 
 
5. conduct scientific research to acquire social psychological knowledge;
 
6. discuss the ethical issues which arise from experiments in social psychology. 
Assessment
 
Assessment Tasks
Weighting
1.
Participation
5%
2.
Group presentation
20%
3.
Group written report
10% 
4.
Midterm quiz
30%
5
Final exam
35%
 
 
100%
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