Social Psychology (C8502B)
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Foundations in Psychology: Social Psychology
Module C8502B
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module Outline
Social Psychology will take students on a journey from looking at the psychology of the self to looking at the psychology of behaviour in groups and ultimately to leadership. The module will enable students to develop a critical approach to theories and empirical data and will give students the opportunity to conduct their own piece of research in the process. Topics covered include, among others, the psychology of interpersonal attraction, the psychology of persuasion and anti-social behaviour.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of key issues in social psychology.
Communicate critical and theoretical ideas pertaining to Social Psychology clearly, within the framework of academic writing conventions appropriate to foundation year study
Demonstrate an understanding of research methods and statistical analysis used in the study of Social Psychology.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T2 Week 11 | 60.00% |
| Essay | A2 Week 2 | 40.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | ONLINE LECTURE | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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