Social psychology and Mass Media (specialization journalism)

Course Information
TitleΚοινωνική ψυχολογία και ΜΜΕ / Social psychology and Mass Media (specialization journalism)
CodeGE1400
FacultySocial and Economic Sciences
SchoolJournalism and Mass Communications
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter
CoordinatorAntonios Gardikiotis
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID140000015

Class Information
Academic Year2016 – 2017
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours3
Total Hours39
Class ID
600054628
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
To learn the basic theories of social psychology To learn the basic research approaches in social psychology To implement sociopsychological theory to solve communication problems To evaluate scientific texts To comprehend the differences between scientific and experiential approaches of social phenomena
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Generate new research ideas
  • Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
  • Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
This module offers a basic introduction to social psychology. It discusses the theoretical tools of social psychology that can be employed in the understanding of the process of communication (in an interpersonal, intergroup and ideological level). It focuses on the connection of social psychological theory and scientific research in order to understand the relationship between the individual and the social context. Issues considered: Research methods; Social cognition; Social attribution; Attitudes; Group processes (performance, conflict, polarization); Social influence; Intergroup processes (stereotypes, prejudice, social identity); Interpersonal relations.
Keywords
theory of social psychology, research, interpersonal, intergroup, ideological level of analysis
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
powerpoint presentations in class communication via email with students
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures39
Total39
Student Assessment
Description
Final exams
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Hogg, M.A., & Vaughan, G.M. (2010). Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία (Επιμ. Χαντζή, Α.). Αθήνα: Gutenberg
Additional bibliography for study
Augoustinos, M., & Walker, I. (1995). Social cognition: An integrated introduction. London: Sage. Brown, R. (1995). Prejudice: Its Social Psychology. Oxford: Blackwell. Brown, R., & Gaertner, S. L. (Eds.). (2001). Blackwell Handbook of Social Psychology: Intergroup Processes. London: Blackwell. Brewer, M. B., & Miller, N. (1996). Intergroup Relations. Buckingham: Open University Press. Γαρδικιώτης, Α. (2008). Σύγχρονα θέματα κοινωνικής επιρροής. Αθήνα: Τυπωθήτω. Eagly, A. H., & Chaiken, S. (1993). The Psychology of Attitudes. London: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Hogg, M. A., Tindale, R. S. (Eds.). (2001). Blackwell Handbook of Social Psychology : Group Processes. London: Blackwell. Oakes, P. J., Haslam, S. A., & Turner, J. C. (1994). Stereotyping and Social Reality. Oxford: Blackwell. Παπαστάμου, Σ. (Επιμ.) (2001). Εισαγωγή στην Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία (ττ. Α’-Δ’). Αθήνα: Πεδίο. Turner, J. C. (1991). Social Influence. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
Last Update
01-08-2013