AZA2495 - Social and community psychology - 2017

The unit is a continuation of first year psychology topics in the field of social psychology. The main focus is on social schemas, social attribution, theories of attitude change, group psychology, aggression, interpersonal attraction and affiliation, sex roles, oppression, empowerment and diversity. The laboratory program complements the lecture series, and provides further training in research techniques, report writing, oral presentations and teamwork.

On completion of the unit, the students will be able to:

1. Describe the key approaches, concepts and terms in social/community psychology.
2. Discuss the role of social and community psychology both in the global and in the South African context.
3. Relate the different levels and models of intervention used in community psychology.
4. Value the historical forces that have shaped community psychology.
5. Appraise some of the key studies and constructs in social/community psychology.

Within semester assessment: 50% + Exam: 50%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Dr Maboe Mokgobi

Psychology - South Africa

AZA1019 and AZA1020

AZA2015, AZA2455, AZA2490

PSY2042, SCY2400