Advanced group and social psychology

Aim

After completion of the course the student should independently be able to:

• thoroughly account for, analyze and critically reflect around current research and debates within group and social psychology
• critically and systematically integrate knowledge in group and social psychology in order to analyze, evaluate and handle complex phenomena, questions and situations
• critically and creatively formulate questions relevant within the field of group and social psychology
• in national as well as international contexts, in speech and writing, clearly account for and discuss scientific conclusions concerning group and social psychology and the arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different groups
• identify personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for her or his ongoing learning.

Content

The course will cover modern research, trends and debates within the field of group and social psychology. The course content will be related to and exemplified by the instructors' ongoing research within group and social psychology and its applications.