Course Purpose and Objectives:

The course aims to instill knowledge of the theoretical approaches, subjects of study, basic concepts and methodological principles of Social Psychology in order for the students to understand its contribution to the study of the individual, social and political phenomena relevant to the communication field.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion, students are expected to:

Understand the history of social psychology and its relation to other disciplines of the social sciences  

Assess and discuss critical issues in defining the individual and social phenomena and their multiple interpretations

Identify and evaluate methodological approaches to Social Psychology

Combine theory with practical applications of everyday life

Course Content:

The course provides in-depth knowledge and discussion of the basic theories and empirical research that stand at the core of Social Psychology. Considering as dominant the relationship between the 'individual' and the 'social', the focus is on socio-psychological concepts and constructs that attempt to explain and interpret the behavior of individuals and social groups as well as the ways in which the individuals and groups build their social world. Through the study of socio-psychological interpretations students will come in contact with the multiple levels of analysis and interpretation that enable one to understand the individual through collective, the creation and functioning of social thought, collective behavior and ideology.