Module Code - Title:
PS6082
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ADVANCED STUDIES IN POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To advance students' knowledge of political psychology and develop their skills in applying theoretical insights to practical situations where social and political structures impact on individual attitudes and behaviours.
Syllabus:
This module advances the study of political psychology by providing students with opportunities to compare, contrast and design case studies where macro level processes influence individual attitudes and behaviours. Political psychology is an
interdisciplinary area of psychology, combining insights from political science, sociology, and anthropology for the understanding of individual (psychological) behaviour. The course provides an overview of psychological theories, as they are applied to particular political problems such as: political ideologies, colonialism and racism, political socialization and political culture, mass movements and terrorism. In doing so, it is demonstrated how psychology informs political behaviours and actions, the behaviour of politicians and the effects of social and political structures on individuals.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Distinguish between macro and micro level explanations of political processes;
Recognize and analyse the influence of macro level structural factors on individual behaviours;
Assess and criticize the link between political psychological theories and specific examples of political behaviours;
Generate a political campaign by applying theoretical insights in collective behaviour
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Display professional responsibility in evaluating political behaviours;
Actively participate in group work with empathy and perspective taking ability
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Lectures and seminars will work on the ability of students to be knowledgeable and articulate in the field of political psychology. Group work in designing a political campaign allows students to be creative and collaborative in coming up with a socially responsible action plan towards a particular political goal.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Jost, T. and Sidanius, J. (eds). (2003)
Political Psychology: Key Readings,
, London: Psychology Press
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Module Leader:
anca.minescu@ul.ie