Module Details

Module Code: PSYC B8001
Full Title: Social Psychology
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Mairead McKiernan
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Identify and appraise the nature, scope and methods of Social Psychology
MLO2 Examine key factors that influence social thinking
MLO3 Identify and evaluate key areas of social influence
MLO4 Analyse relevant issues in social relations
MLO5 Apply the knowledge of Social Psychology to understanding self and others in an organisational setting
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Introduction to Social Psychology
Nature and relevance of Social Psychology, scientific investigation and common sense
Social Thinking
Beliefs, attitudes and values
Social Influence
Conformity, persuasion and group influence
Social Relations
Attraction, altruism and prejudice
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 11 Learning Outcome 2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Analysis of one topic from course showing understanding and application
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
End of semester examination

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Myers, David. (2013), Social Psychology, 11th. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9780071318648].
  • Carr, Stuart C.. (2002), Social Psychology: Context, Communication and Culture, Wiley & Sons.
  • Hook, Franks, Bauer (eds). (2011), Social Psychology of Communication, Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Bordens. EBOOK, EBOOK.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Brecklos, Olson, Wiggins. (2008), Social Psychology.
  • Kassin, Fein, Markis. Social Psychology, 8th.
  • Rogers, Wendy S. Social Psybhology, McGraw Hill.
  • Myers. (2000), Exploring Social Psychology, 10th.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources