SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 1
Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: ZIRA HICHYExpected Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding (DD1): acquire the main theories and concepts of social psychology (social cognition, attitudes, identity, group dynamics, prejudice, etc.). Applying knowledge and understanding (DD2): use the technical language of the discipline to describe and analyze complex social phenomena. Making judgments (DD3): develop a critical interpretation of social dynamics, connecting theories with real-world cases. Communication skills (DD4): present the concepts and theories of social psychology clearly and inclusively. Learning skills (DD5): acquire tools to independently continue studying and deepening the topics of the discipline.
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
- Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2021). Social Psychology. Pearson.
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introducing social psychology | Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2021). Social Psychology. Pearson. |
| 2 | Social cognition and social thinking | Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2021). Social Psychology. Pearson. |
| 3 | Self and identity | Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2021). Social Psychology. Pearson. |
| 4 | Attitudes and Persuasion | Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2021). Social Psychology. Pearson. |
| 5 | Social influence | Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2021). Social Psychology. Pearson. |
| 6 | People in groups | Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2021). Social Psychology. Pearson. |
| 7 | Prejudice and Intergroup behaviour | Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2021). Social Psychology. Pearson. |
| 8 | Aggression | Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2021). Social Psychology. Pearson. |
| 9 | Prosocial behaviour | Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2021). Social Psychology. Pearson. |
| 10 | Attraction and close relationships | Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2021). Social Psychology. Pearson. |
| 11 | Culture and communication | Hogg, M. A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2021). Social Psychology. Pearson. |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Ongoing knowledge assessments may be planned with closed and/or open-ended questions during the course. The exam will conclude with an oral evaluation of learning during the exam session appeals.
During the exam session appeals, the exam will consist of an oral test.
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.
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.
The assessment criteria for the exam are:
- Adequacy of expression regarding the contents of the course
- Breadth of thematic awareness and lexical correctness
- Ability to rework knowledge
- Ability to critically analyze
- Use of inclusive language