Social Psychology

Paper Code: 
SOC 125
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

The  objectives of this course are:

 

  1. To understand the unique features of the Indian socio-cultural context.
  2. To enable the students to appreciate how individual behavior is influenced by the socio-cultural contexts of various societies.

 

 

Course Outcomes(COs)

 

COURSE

 

Learning outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

 

Paper code

 

 

 

Paper title

 

SOC 125

Social Psychology

 

CO19:.Elaborate on the basic concepts of social psychology

CO20:.Understand the impact of social statics and dynamics on the lives of individuals and identify suitable alternatives

CO21:.Associate concepts and theories of psychology and sociology

CO22:.Apply / use methods of Social Psychology for social well being

CO23:.Develop appropriate skills for personality and attitude measurement

 

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
 
12.00
Unit I: 
Social Psychology as a branch of social science
  • Meaning, Nature, Scope, Subject matter and Scope of Social Psychology;  Relationship of Social Psychology with Sociology
  • Methods of Social Psychology: Experimental and Observational methods
12.00
  • Personality:
  • Concept, Types and Theories of Personality
  • Personality and Social Behaviour; the behavioural effects of Personality Disposition
  • Social Motivation:
  • Meaning, Characteristics of Motivated behaviour
  • Theories of Social Motivation: Instinct, Drive and Cognitive theories
12.00
  • Social Attitude:
  • Determinants of Attitude, Attitude formation, Attitude change, Attitude measurement
  •  Attitude as an effective social process
  • Social Groups:
  • Group formation, Structure and Functions of Groups, Group ideology and need satisfaction, Group cohesiveness
  • Group Dynamics
12.00
  • Prejudice and Stereotypes:
  • Nature of Prejudice, group and Prejudice formation
  • Stereotype behavior, stereotype and Prejudice development
  • Public Opinion and Propaganda:
  • Principles of Propaganda, Media and Propaganda, Propaganda effectiveness
12.00
Unit V: 
Social Change and Social Tension
  • Theoretical interpretation of social change, Factors of social change
  • Social structure and social tensions, modernization and social tensions, methods of removing social tensions    
  • Intergroup conflicts and aggression, management of intergroup conflict, factors of war and peace in international relations
Essential Readings: 

Core Readings

  • Baron, Robert A. & Branscombe, Nyla. 2016.(12th Edition). Social Psychology. New Delhi: Pearson Publication
  • Kassin.S, Fein.S, Hazel & Marcuse.R. 2014(9th edition). Social Psychology. New Delhi:Cengage Learning Pvt. Ltd.

 

Supplementary Readings

  • Sherif,M. and  Sherif, C.W.,1969: Social Psychology, New York: Harper International

 

  • Secord, P.F. & Beckman,C.W.: Social Psychology, New York.: McGraw Hill

 

 

  •  Hollander, E.P.,1976: Principles and Methods of Social Psychology, New York: OUP

 

  • Baron, Robert A. & Donn Byrna: Social Psychology: Understanding Human Interaction, New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India

 

  • Mangal, S.K. 2007. Essentials of Educational Psychology. New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

 

  • Berkowitz, 1980: A Survey of Social Psychology, New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston

 

Journals

  • Journal of Psychosocial Studies, Policy Press
  • Asian Journal of Social Psychology. Wiley & Sons
  • Journal of Social Psychology, Taylor and Francis
Academic Session: 
2020-21
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