The course will introduce students to major topics in social psychology, with an emphasis on sociological approaches. The course will focus specifically on normative, cultural and cross-cultural dimensions of social psychological aspects of human behaviour. Students will be introduced to the notion of the social self, including self-perception and self-presentation. Subsequent topics may include the formation and change of attitudes and values, social judgement, persuasion, attraction, altruism and self-interest, and group behaviour. Case studies will show how social psychological processes are found in everyday life.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- understand the major theories of the self in sociology and sociologically-oriented social psychology;
- evaluate and compare the relevance of these theories;
- apply these theories to everyday life and contemporary social issues; and
- reflect on and discuss their learning in relation to the course content.
Other Information
Course Contact: Dr Rebecca Cross
T: 02 61250982
E: rebecca.cross@anucollege.edu.au
Indicative Assessment
- Tutorial Participation (10%). Learning outcome 4 (10) [LO null]
- Mid-Term Examination, 1 hour (25%) . Learning outcomes 1 and 2 (25) [LO null]
- Video Project, 4 minute video, with approx 500 word script (30%). LO 3 OR Final essay, 1500 words (30%). Learning outcome 3 (30) [LO null]
- Take-Home Examination, 2500 words (35%). Learning outcome 2 (35) [LO null]
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Workload
160 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 75 hours of contact: 75 hours of workshop and workshop-like activities; and
b) 85 hours of supported and independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
None specified
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $3690 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5250 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9581 | 27 Jul 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Oct 2020 | In Person | N/A |
