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To provide students with an advanced overview of theories and empirical research on the social psychology of intergroup relations.
This course is designed to provide an advanced overview of theories and empirical research on the psychology of intergroup relations. Over the course of the semester, the course will investigate five related themes from this increasingly popular area within psychology. First, we will explore the blatant, subtle, and unconscious ways in which biases manifest themselves and discuss the tools used to study these biases (e.g., self-report, reaction times, brain imaging, etc.). Second, we will examine the motivational, cognitive, affective, ideological, and evolutionary factors that underlie intergroup bias and conflict. The course will then transition to discussing research on how intergroup biases impact the identity and self-conceptions of members of stigmatized social groups. The course will then offer insight into the ways in which intergroup bias and conflict can be reduced in nation states to achieve greater social harmony in an increasingly multicultural world. And finally, we will examine how the psychology of intergroup relations can be applied to areas as diverse as business, education, criminal justice, and politics.
Beyond learning new and exciting material on the science of intergroup relations, another major goal of this class is to help you develop your critical thinking skills and research ideas. These skills are best developed by expressing your ideas in writing and in-class discussions.
Subject to the approval of the Head of Department. RP: A Bachelors degree majoring in Psychology and PSYC213 Introduction to Social Psychology or PSYC332 Social Psychology.
A Bachelors degree majoring in Psychology and PSYC213 Introduction to Social Psychology or PSYC332 Social Psychology.
Kumar Yogeeswaran
There is no set textbook for the course, but a reading list of empirical and review articles will be provided for each topic.
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Domestic fee $1,051.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 5 people apply to enrol.
Maximum enrolment is 18
For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing .