PSYCHOLOGY OF INTRA AND INTERGROUP RELATIONS

Knowledge and Understanding (DD1): By the end of the course, students will have an in-depth understanding of the most important theories related to intra- and intergroup relations, including processes of group formation, conformity, social identity, categorization, realistic conflict, and the contact hypothesis. 

Applying Knowledge and Understanding (DD2): Students will be able to use these theories to analyze real-life situations or case studies involving group relations, intergroup conflicts, and contact processes, also through the use of practical activities. 

Making Judgments (DD3): Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate group and intergroup dynamics, recognizing ethical, cultural, or social implications, and relating them to social justice objectives such as equality, inclusion, and the reduction of discrimination. 

Communication Skills (DD4): Students will be able to communicate concepts related to intra- and intergroup relations with clarity and theoretical accuracy, using appropriate and inclusive technical language. 

Learning Skills (DD5): Students will acquire tools that foster autonomous and continuous learning, enabling them to further explore the topics of group and intergroup relations even beyond the formal study program.

Lectures, practical exercises.

The course examines the main psychological processes involved in intra- and intergroup relations, exploring the relationship between individuals and groups, social identity, categorization, group formation, cohesion, and structure. It addresses communication, norms, social influence, conformity, minorities, and group decision-making, as well as stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, conflict, and intergroup competition. Finally, the course covers intergroup contact, acculturation, and reconciliation. Practical exercises will also be included throughout the course.

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, girls, and children everywhere in the world.

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

·      Brown, R., & Pehrson, S. (2019). Group processes: Dynamics within and between groups. John Wiley & Sons.

·      Two articles of your choice provided by the teacher and available on Studium.

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 following assessment criteria are used to evaluate students during the examination:

Adequacy of expression with regard to content and methodology

Lexical accuracy

Breadth of knowledge and thematic awareness

Ability to engage in critical in-depth analysis

Ability to make interdisciplinary connections

Ability to elaborate on and reprocess acquired knowledge

Ability to transfer knowledge to operational contexts

Based on these criteria, grades will be awarded on a scale of 30, according to the following scheme:

Fail

-        Knowledge, awareness, understanding, and lexical accuracy in the presentation of topics: significant gaps and inaccuracies.

-        Ability to analyse, synthesise, develop, and elaborate on content: negligible, with inappropriate generalisations and inadequate connections and analysis.

-        Ability to transfer knowledge to operational contexts and make interdisciplinary connections: inadequate, with inappropriate connections and applications.

18–20

-        Knowledge, awareness, understanding, and lexical accuracy in the presentation of topics: barely sufficient, with extremely basic knowledge and evident shortcomings.

-        Ability to analyse, synthesise, develop, and elaborate on content: barely sufficient.

-        Ability to transfer knowledge to operational contexts and make interdisciplinary connections: barely sufficient and at an extremely basic level.

21–23

-        Knowledge, awareness, understanding, and lexical accuracy in the presentation of topics: slightly above the minimum satisfactory level.

-        Ability to analyse, synthesise, develop, and elaborate on content: slightly above the minimum satisfactory level.

-        Ability to transfer knowledge to operational contexts and make interdisciplinary connections: slightly above the minimum satisfactory level.

24–26

-        Knowledge, awareness, understanding, and lexical accuracy in the presentation of topics: satisfactory, with adequate lexical accuracy.

-        Ability to analyse, synthesise, develop, and elaborate on content: satisfactory analytical and synthesis skills; topics are presented coherently.

-        Ability to transfer knowledge to operational contexts and make interdisciplinary connections: satisfactory to good, with appropriate interdisciplinary connections and applications to practical fields.

27–29

-        Knowledge, awareness, understanding, and lexical accuracy in the presentation of topics: very good, with only minor inaccuracies.

-        Ability to analyse, synthesise, develop, and elaborate on content: very good, demonstrating strong analytical skills.

-        Ability to transfer knowledge to operational contexts and make interdisciplinary connections: very good, with fully appropriate and well-developed interdisciplinary connections and applications to practical fields.

30–30 with honours

-        Knowledge, awareness, understanding, and lexical accuracy in the presentation of topics: excellent.

-        Ability to analyse, synthesise, develop, and elaborate on content: excellent.

-        Ability to transfer knowledge to operational contexts and make interdisciplinary connections: excellent, with a high level of depth in applying knowledge to practical fields and in making interdisciplinary connections.

• What is the interpersonal-intergroup continuum? 
• What is meant by social categorization? 
• Discuss group decision-making. 
• What is dehumanization?