PSBB071 Psychology of intergroup relations

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Roman Koky (lecturer)
prof. Mgr. Sylvie Graf, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Mgr. Sylvie Graf, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jarmila Valchářová
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Sat 15. 4. 10:00–17:40 B2.51, Sun 16. 4. 10:00–17:40 B2.51, Sat 22. 4. 10:00–17:40 B2.51
Prerequisites (in Czech)
PSBA013 Social Psychology I && PSBA020 Social Psychology II
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 12 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 4/12, only registered: 1/12
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the basic knowledge of the psychology of intergroup relations, its history and current research in this area. Students will be introduced to intergroup processes and phenomena, current problems in intergroup relations and the possibilities of their solution. The intention is not only theoretical interpretation, but also discussion of current topics in the psychology of intergroup relations.
Learning outcomes
Graduate of the course:
Understands basic psychological concepts and phenomena in the context of the psychology of intergroup relations;
Is able to define the psychology of intergroup relations in the context of related disciplines;
Able to perceive contemporary intergroup problems in society, including their psychological implications, think critically about them and design effective interventions;
Is familiar with the literature on the psychology of intergroup relations, is able to critically evaluate current research, and is aware of its limitations.
Syllabus
  • 1) Introduction to the psychology of intergroup relations - definition of the field, inclusion in the context of psychological sciences, history and present;
  • 2) Intergroup attitudes (stereotypes, prejudices, discrimination);
  • 3) How to improve intergroup relations;
  • 4) Theories of intergroup contact;
  • 5) Social influence and conformity in intergroup context;
  • 6) Psychology of social norms, social norms as a means of social influence;
  • 7) Intergroup relations in the Czech Republic and the world - majority and ethnic, sexual minorities;
  • 8) Psychology of intergroup relations between Roma and Nerom - from history to the present;
Literature
    required literature
  • Allport, G. W. (2004). O povaze předsudků. Prostor - kapitola 1, 16
  • Goldstein, N. J., & Cialdini, R. B. (2014). Using Social Norms as a Lever of Social Influence. In The science of social influence advances and future progress (s. 167–192). Psychology Press.
    recommended literature
  • Hogg, M. A., & Vaughan, G. M. (2018). Social psychology (Eighth Edition). Pearson.
  • Stephan, C. W. (2018). Intergroup Relations. Routledge.
  • Cialdini, R. B. (2007). Descriptive Social Norms as Underappreciated Sources of Social Control. Psychometrika, 72(2), 263–268. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11336-006- 1560-6
  • Dovidio, J. F., Hewstone, M., Glick, P., & Esses, V. M. (Ed.). (2013). The Sage handbook of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination (1. paperback ed). Sage.
Teaching methods
Lecture and discussion.
Assessment methods
Active participation and essay (3-4 pages).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2023, recent)
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