Description
An in-depth study of contemporary issues in social cognition and stereotyping.
This course provides an in-depth study of contemporary issues in social cognition and stereotyping. Topics to be covered include:
Implicit and explicit stereotyping
Mindless behaviour
Mental control and the suppression of stereotypes
Self perception
The course is related to a broad range of other postgraduate courses including the clinical and industrial and organisational psychology programmes.
Some background in social and cognitive psychology would be advantageous to students in this course.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to critically evaluate social cognition research and methodologies; understand issues surrounding the conducting of methodologically, ethically and theoretically sound social cognition research; present and justify opinions, backed up by research and knowledge, in both written and oral formats; apply principles of social cognition across situations, including everyday situations; evaluate the contribution and potential of social cognition research to understanding and overcoming social problems, especially prejudice and discrimination.
Course Co-ordinator / Lecturer
Lucy Johnston
Assessment
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Oral follow-up to take home test
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TBA
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10%
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Class presentation of research report
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TBA
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10%
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Research proposal (written report)
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TBA
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40%
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Mid-Course Take Home Test
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TBA
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40%
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Textbooks
No set text for this course.
For further information see
Psychology.
