Group Processes and Intergroup Relations
The course provides an introduction to social psychological theories and research on intergroup relations related to topics that concern, for instance, prejudice, discrimination, intergroup conflict and peace building.
Implications of these topics lead to questions such as: how and why are social groups created; how do members of different social groups relate to each other; why and how do groups enter into conflicts; and how can social psychological theories and research be utilized to improve intergroup relations using interventions?
Using a combination of lectures and seminars, the course will first cover topics related to social identity, intergroup biases and emotions, and then move on to topics related to intergroup conflict and interventions aimed at improving intergroup relations.
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Course structure
As a registered student on this course you will find detailed course information and communication in the learning platform Athena. Login with your university account.
The course will be given in English as a remote online course, full-time studies, in the second quarter of the autumn semester 2024.
Course instructions
Group Processes and Intergroup Relations, 7,5 creditsTeaching format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and seminars. Seminars will include group work and oral presentations.
Participation in seminars and submission of a written reflection assignment are mandatory elements of the course. Absence from a maximum of two scheduled seminars can be compensated. Compensation is done by replacement assignments specified by the teacher in charge of the course.
All teaching sessions take place remotely.
Teaching is given in the language specified for each respective course offering.
Learning outcomes
In order to pass the course, students are expected to:
- Demonstrate understanding of social-psychological theories and concepts that explain group processes and intergroup relations
- Give an account of empirical evidence within the field of intergroup relations
- Demonstrate an understanding of how intergroup relations research can contribute to cohesive and peaceful societies
- Give an account of scientific methods used to scientifically study group processes and intergroup relations.
Assessment
The course is examined through an oral examination.
Examiner
Cours leader: Sabina Cehajic-Clancy, sabina.cehajic-clancy@psychology.su.se
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
A complete list of course readings is found in the course syllabus.
The list is subject to change until two months prior to the start of the course. In case the new course syllabus is missing above by then, please check with the course leader before you buy any expensive books etc.
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Contact
Registered students should primarily use Athena for teacher communication.
To contact the Student office or a Student Councellor, see below.
Student office - Bachelor's level
Study councellor - Bachelor's level
