Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination (4790)
The course provides a survey of social psychological theory and research on prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. Topics covered by the course include: automatic and controlled processes in prejudice and stereotyping; sources of prejudice and stereotypes; prejudice and stereotyping in social contexts; modern forms of prejudice; inhibition and control of prejudice and stereotypes; reduction versus persistence of prejudice and stereotypes; experiences of being target of prejudice and stereotyping; and prejudice and stereotyping in intergroup interactions. (Syllabus 4790)
Theories in Social Psychology (9701)
The
purpose of the course is to provide an overview of different theoretical
approaches in social psychology and the ability to critically evaluate
the range and the limits of social psychological theories from a meta-theoretical
perspective. The course will address (a) meta-theoretical principles in
the evaluation of scientific theories, (b) classic and contemporary approaches
to understanding social psychological phenomena, and (c) current directions
in social psychological theorizing. (Syllabus
9701)
Proseminar
in Social Psychology (9703)
The purpose of the course is to provide broad knowledge of historical and conceptual developments in social psychology through the study of classic articles on attitudes and persuasion; social cognition; prejudice, stereotyping, and intergroup relations; close relationships; evolutionary perspectives on social behavior; conformity; group dynamics; social motivation; prediction of behavior; and the historical crisis in social psychology. The course will be co-taught by the social area faculty, such that each faculty member will be responsible for two thematic sessions. Course participation is limited to MSc students in social psychology, which will be evaluated as “complete/incomplete.” Zero weighted course; one term. (Syllabus 9703)
Implicit Social Cognition (9726)
Social behavior is often influenced by automatic or implicit processes that occur without intention or outside of conscious awareness. The goal of the seminar is to provide an overview of recent research on implicit social cognition and a critical assessment of methods, empirical findings, and theories in the area of implicit social cognition. The course will address (a) methodological issues regarding the measurement procedures employed in implicit social cognition research, (b) empirical evidence regarding the influence of automatic/implicit processes on social judgment and social behavior, and (c) theoretical controversies about the ontological nature of implicit social cognitions. (Syllabus 9726)
