The fundamental purpose of the social psychology course is to introduce students to an understanding of socio-psychological processes of knowledge, representation and action in the social reality underlying the links between individuals and others (other individuals or groups of individuals ), in relation to social objects with which individuals themselves are in contact. A key way of achieving this goal involves the acquisition of appropriate language to explain these processes going beyond the linguistic code used by the common sense to explain social phenomena in which people play the role of observers or protagonisti.Verranno analyzed classical and contemporary social phenomena, such as migration, deviance, terrorism, the new means of communication, equal opportunities, etc. through lessons and examples thanks to the theoretical reflection of the text "La società ri-pensata".

The course program is based on the fundamental concepts and theories of social psychology, with reference to the main methodological research and examples on practical applications to life sociale. Basic concepts of the program will be used in particular in the text of Crisp and Turner (2013): the historical development of social psychology theories and research methods , the research ethics , attribution, the social cognition, the Self, attitudes, aggression, the prosocial behavior , Affiliation and attraction love and Friendship, social influence , group Processes, prejudice , the reports intergruppi. An interpretation review of social psychology than to change society in recent decades in the social constructs of culture, the family, the norm and deviance, of political communication, labor and conflict, migration, etc. It is presented in particular in the volume of Quadrio and Pajardi (2016).

First week. Presentation of the course and examination procedures. History of social psychology. Presentation of the book La società ripensata.
Second week. Methodological aspects of research in Social Psychology.
Third week. Attribution and social cognition.
Fourth week. Attitudes.
Fifth week. Group and leadership.
Sixth week. Social influence, with projection of films of historical research.
Seventh week. Aggression and social conflict. Presentation of films of historical research.
Eighth week. Stereotype and prejudice.
Ninth week. Prosocial behavior. General review and exam examples.

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The student in relation to discipline  will have to show possession:
- The mastery of basic skills;
- Understanding of the basic concepts of the discipline;
- The ability to use knowledge and concepts to reason according to the logic of the discipline.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Slides of the lectures, example of exam 

There are no supporting activities.

Teaching

lectures; the lessons will develop the arguments mainly on the theoretical level, with frequent examples of research and application in various professional contexts. It encouraged the active participation of students and critics.

Attendance

No

Course books

Crisp R.J. e Turner R.N., Psicologia Sociale, Torino, Utet Università, 2013 (edizione italiana a cura di Cristina Mosso).

Quadrio A. e Pajardi D. (a cura di) La società ri-pensata, Milano, Edra, 2016.

The two texts must be studied in full.

Assessment

Written pre-assessment and subsequent mandatory or optional oral assessment in relation to the written result. Specifications on the method of examination and examples of questions are available on the site on the exam page. The written pre-assessment consists of open and / or closed questions. The level of knowledge and depth of the various topics will be assessed, the ability to apply the theories studied to the reading of social phenomena of everyday reality, the critical re-elaboration and the ability to connect different theories and research results.

Students from courses other than "Psychological Sciences and Techniques" will be able to take only the oral part.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

There are no differences with respect to the requirements for attending students.

Attendance

There are no differences with respect to the requirements for attending students.

Course books

There are no differences with respect to the requirements for attending students.

Assessment

There are no differences with respect to the requirements for attending students.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.