Modiwl BIC-1013:
Social Psychology
Social Psychology 2024-25
BIC-1013
2024-25
Bangor University International College (Department)
Module - Semester 1 & 2
10 credits
Module Organiser:
Leyla Mizani
Overview
You will explore the intricate nature of human social interaction, and how it shapes our behaviour - even when there may not be other people around you. You will learn about how we justify ideas around the actions that we make and that others make, and how we choose to identify with groups alongside how we behave with those who we don't identify with.
You will explore the influence of culture, and how your environment shapes your perspective of life and alongside your abilities to understand the world around you, for example people from cultures with a strong emphasis on collectivism physically look at pictures differently from those who live in cultures that emphasise the individual. You will learn about what makes someone a good leader, alongside breaking down difficult modern topics like the differences between sex and gender, and how society may give you certain behaviours based on expectations.
Indicative content:
Students study how an individual’s being situated within a society and cultural context helps determine and shape behaviour. The ways in which others and the wider society influence individuals, how social pressures and group dynamics operate and the explanation for altruistic behaviour towards others.
Assessment Strategy
Threshold (40-49% / D- to D+): Student has made sufficient progress in the study of this module to achieve the lowest level of pass allowing for progression onto an undergraduate degree.
Satisfactory (50 – 59% / C- to C+): Student demonstrates reasonably comprehensive coverage of learning outcomes, indicating generally accurate understanding, based on lecture material and some core readings. Some gaps in knowledge and/or understanding evident.
Good (60-69% / B- to B+): Student has displayed a sound basic knowledge and understanding of much of the material studied in this module and achieved a high enough grade to indicate a clear ability to cope with the demands of an undergraduate level degree.
Excellent (70% + / A- to A*): Student has engaged consistently well with all aspects of the module and strong achievement in assessments indicates the ability to perform effectively at undergraduate degree level.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of how social interaction and cultural context shapes and influences human behaviour
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key terms and concepts employed in Social Psychology
- Describe the dynamics of behaviour within and between groups
- Describe the processes by which we judge the behaviour of others in society
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Essay on a given topic that addresses the key concepts of social psychology.
Weighting
40%
Assessment method
Class Test
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Unseen exam covering all aspects studied on the module.
Weighting
60%