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SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 2

Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: ANDREA ZAMMITTI

Expected 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.

Required Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of General Psychology.

Attendance of Lessons

Recommended

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.

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