PL3S156 - Applications of Social Psychology 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL3S156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Applications of Social Psychology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Martin Graff | ||
| Module Team: | Sarah Evans, Dan Bowers, Alexis Jones, Kirsty Richards, Leigh Attwood | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To develop a systematic critical appreciation of how social Psychology can be applied in the real world; including the role that social identity plays in this process.
Content Summary
The module introduces students to the real world applications of social Psychology. Content will cover a range of topics and theoretical issues including how people choose and use aspects of their identities, the motivational forces underpinning aspects of social identity and how these can be harnessed in order to improve potentially negative circumstances. Students will also consider how the physical environment can reflect individual and social identity and how this can be used to promote environmentally responsible behaviour. Finally, the module will deliver content based around the social Psychology of online environments, focussing on the formation of romantic relationships online, how and why aggression can occur online, how the Internet is used in business/the workplace as well as online persuasion and online disclosure.
Formative assessment and directed study tasks will support students’ progress towards their summative assessments as well as promoting deeper engagement with the module topics.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 32 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically appraise theory and research in the field of applied social Psychology |
| LO2 | Assess and evaluate how current research in applied social Psychology can be used to improve people’s lives in different environments |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 2 | Essay applying theory and research to a topic in cyberpsychology | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Essay applying theory and research to a topic in social identity | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay (CW) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |