Theoretical and Research Approaches to the study of intergroup phenomena and social conflicts
| Title | Θεωρητικές και Ερευνητικές Προσεγγίσεις στη Μελέτη Δι-ομαδικών Φαινομένων και Κοινωνικών Συγκρούσεων / Theoretical and Research Approaches to the study of intergroup phenomena and social conflicts |
| Code | ΚΨΕ-105 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Psychology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600020634 |
Programme of Study: PMS Koinōnikī PSychología
Registered students: 10
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600250709
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600250709
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=8511
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
-interpret sociopsychological phenomena with reference to (inter)group, societal and ideological factors
-design and implement research in the field of intergroup relations and phenomena
-relate social-psychological research and theory in the field of intergroup relationships with applications in the community
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course considers the main theoretical and research approaches of intergroup phenomena in Social Psychology. In particular it considers a) theories that approach intergroup relations through the prejudice problematic, b) theories that focus on collective identity as a vehicle of collective action, social conflict and social change, and c) social constructionist approaches to identity and social categorization. Furthermore, concepts such as intersectionality, temporality and locality / spatiality of identities and their contribution to the understanding of intergroup relations are examined. Finally, research concerned with identities and binaries that have been vital in Social Psychology (such as national identity and nationalisms, gender and sexual identities, Occidentalism and Orientalism, immigrant identity and citizenship) are critically presented and discussed.
Keywords
intergroup relations, identities, groups, ideology, citizenship
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Podcast
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 100 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 76 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 80 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 4 | ||||
| Total | 260 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
Last Update
12-04-2022
