SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 2
Academic Year 2026/2027 - Teacher: ANDREA ZAMMITTIExpected Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
Required Prerequisites
Attendance of Lessons
Detailed Course Content
The program includes an in-depth study of social psychology's most important basic concepts: social cognition, self, identity and society, attitudes, conformity, prejudice, aggression, attribution, prosocial behavior, and group dynamics.
Contribution of the course to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
GOAL 5: GENDER EQUALITY
Target 5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere in the world.
Methods: lecture-based teaching, supplementary materials
GOAL 10: REDUCE INEQUALITIES
Target 10.2 By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, economic status, or other factors.
Methods: lecture-based teaching, supplementary materials
GOAL 16: PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
Target 16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
Methods: lecture-based teaching, supplementary materials
Textbook Information
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introducing social psychology | |
| 2 | Social cognition and social thinking | |
| 3 | Self and identity | |
| 4 | Attitudes and Persuasion | |
| 5 | Social influence | |
| 6 | People in groups | |
| 7 | Prejudice and Intergroup behaviour | |
| 8 | Aggression | |
| 9 | Prosocial behaviour | |
| 10 | Attraction and close relationships | |
| 11 | Culture and communication |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Ongoing knowledge assessments may be conducted throughout the course through closed- and/or open-ended questions. The final examination will consist of an oral exam held during the official examination sessions.
During the official exam sessions, the exam will consist of an oral examination.
Students enrolled in CINAP may contact the teacher by email to agree on any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures based on the educational objectives and specific needs.
The assessment is based on the following criteria:
Theoretical understanding of the content (mastery of concepts, models, and theories of social psychology)
Clarity of exposition and command of disciplinary language (logical coherence, terminological precision, and ability to express ideas effectively)
Ability to apply knowledge to social contexts (skill in transferring theoretical knowledge to social dynamics)
Personal elaboration and critical thinking (ability to integrate examples, reflections, interdisciplinary connections, or original perspectives in the analysis of the topics covered)
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
The assessment will be centered on fundamental questions and other in-depth questions on the topics covered in the texts indicated in the Syllabus.
Example questions:
- Talk about attitudes.
- Discuss the main explanations of prejudice.