psy2soc social psychology
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSY2SOC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to a range of theories, methods and topics in social psychology. Social psychology is the scientific attempt to understand and explain how the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of other human beings. The topics to be covered in this unit include attitudes, self and identity, person perception and social cognition, interpersonal attraction, social influence, prejudice, intergroup relations, and prosocial and antisocial behaviour.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMatthew Ruby
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (One of PSY1EFP or PSY1PYA) and (One of PSY1CFP or PSY1PYB) or by approval from the Subject Coordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Social psychology: Australian & New Zealand Edition
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorKassin, Fein, Markus, McBain, and Williams
YearN/A
Edition/Volume1st Edition
PublisherCENGAGE
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew Ruby
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One laboratory report (2,000-word) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One formative quiz on laboratory report materials (30 minutes) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew Ruby
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One laboratory report (2,000-word) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One formative quiz on laboratory report materials (30 minutes) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMatthew Ruby
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour examination | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| One laboratory report (2,000-word) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One formative quiz on laboratory report materials (30 minutes) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |