Module of Social Psychology: Fundamentals of Social Psychology
The course aims to provide a theoretical and critical understanding of the foundations of the discipline (self and identity, attribution, social cognition, group processes, prejudice, aggression, prosocial behavior) and to deepen knowledge of the main methods and tools of the field through the analysis of classic studies in Social Psychology.
Through this course, students will enhance their critical thinking and analytical skills in examining current social phenomena such as stereotypes, social conformity, and discrimination against women. Additionally, particular attention will be given to the issue of gender-based violence from a psychosocial perspective.
The course will primarily consist of lectures. The main theories will be accompanied by the presentation of laboratory research and real-life examples.
During the lessons, active and critical participation by students will be encouraged. The course will also include contributions from professors from other universities who are experts in specific topics covered in the program.
Students with certified learning disabilities (DSA), disabilities, or other special educational needs are encouraged to contact the lecturer at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and examination methods that, while respecting the objectives of the course, take individual learning modalities into account and provide appropriate compensatory tools.
Erasmus students are also encouraged to contact the lecturer at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and examination methods that, while respecting the objectives of the course, take their specific academic pathways into consideration.
The origins, evolution, and fields of study of Social Psychology; Social cognition; Social influence; Attitudes; The self; Aggression; Prosocial behavior; Belonging and social exclusion; Prejudice.
At the student's choice, one of the following textbooks:
Non-native Italian-speaking students or those not familiar with Italian are encouraged to contact the lecturer before the start of the course to arrange exam materials in English.
ATTENTION: The content for the winter 2024 exam sessions will be based on the program and materials of the 2023/2024 academic year. More details about the course Foundations of Social Psychology - Module I can be found at this link: https://corsi.unige.it/off.f/2023/ins/65413
Ricevimento: Office hours are held in person (Social Perception & Intergroup Lab, Room 3c3, DISFOR) or online (via Google Meet or Microsoft Teams), in both cases by appointment arranged via email.
NADIA RANIA (President)
BIANCA TALLONE
ILARIA COPPOLA (President Substitute)
CHIARA PECINI (President Substitute)
ANNA ZUNINO (President Substitute)
Lessons will begin in February 2025 (second semester).
The exam will consist of a written test, including multiple-choice questions and open-ended short-answer questions.
The acquired knowledge will be assessed through a written test, consisting of multiple-choice questions and open-ended short-answer questions.
This test will be structured to evaluate the following learning outcomes achieved by the student:
It will be possible to retake the exam starting from the next session following the one that was not passed.