This course examines the nature and methods of Social Psychology as a discipline.  Specific topics of Social Psychological concerns to be discussed include: The self and Self Perception, Attribution and Social Perception.  Attitudes: Persuasion and Attitude Change, Social Influence, Social Psychology and Health, Aggression versus Prosocial Behaviour, Group and Behaviour, Group and Behaviour, and Leadership.

Objective:The course will expose students to concepts, nature and methods, theories and dynamics involved in social psychology.

Mode of Delivery: Lectures and individual or group presentations will constitute the main mode of delivery. 

Course Code: 
SOC 214
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health