Module Details

Module Code: PSYC C1803
Module Title: Social Psychology
Title: Social Psychology
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Eleanor OLeary
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of Social Psychology including theories of social behaviour, attitudes and processes of interaction with others. The module will encourage students to examine how they present themselves to others and how they interpret social situations. Links will be made to the student’s experience in Media Studies and Public Relations.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe key theories, models and studies in Social Psychology
LO2 Problem-solving and team work skills
LO3 Ability to make connections between theories in Social Psychology and Media Studies
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
The Self
The Self Concept; ideal self; self awareness; self-esteem
The Presentation of Self
Social Interaction; Impression Management; Impression Formation.
Socialisation Process
Definition of the socialisation process; Social perception; Norms
Attitudes
How attitudes are formed and maintained; Cognitive Dissonance Theory;
Persuasion
Research on persuasion; Fear-based appeals, positive appeals, persuasive messages
Groups
The Nature of Groups; Group Development; Conformity; Power of Groups.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will carry out a group project including a written project, presentation and reflective journal
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Stephen L. Franzoi. (2009), Social Psychology, 5th. [ISBN: 9780071285438].
  • Robert A. Baron,Nyla R. Branscombe. (2017), Social Psychology, 14th. Pearson Educacion, p.509, [ISBN: 1292159103].
  • Miles Hewstone (Editor), Wolfgang Stroebe (Editor), Klaus Jonas (Editor). (2008), Introduction to Social Psychology: A European Perspective, Wiley-Blackwell, p.426, [ISBN: 9781405124003].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: