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Course Description
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Course Name
Social Psychology
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Host University
University of Galway
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Location
Galway, Ireland
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Area of Study
Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Admission to some psychology courses will depend on the academic background of the student in the relevant subject area.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
PS428 is a survey course that reviews major areas of inquiry in social psychology. Topics that will be examined include: stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, aggression, conformity, obedience, and interpersonal attraction.
Module objectives
* To expand students? understanding of the ways in which social psychologists conceptualise and examine important social phenomena
* To encourage students to explore social phenomena from an inter-disciplinary perspective
* To improve students? ability to critically evaluate psychological researchBasic Reading
* Prescribed during course.Evaluation
Continuous assessment, based on performance on quizzes and assignments.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.