Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the fundamentals (theories and tools) in human and social sciences
• Identify and explain the basic theoretical trends in various fields of human sciences (law, economics, management, history, psychology, etc.) and their applications.
• Understand the social environment and the way it works, as well as the role played by different social, economic and political agents
• Analyse historical and contemporary phenomena of societies.
• Information-Communication option: Understand the fundamentals in the field of information-communication
• Develop a critical approach towards the main issues and outcomes in the field of information and communication.
• Analyse social messages, particularly media messages.
• Human Resource Management option: Understand the fundamentals in the field of human resource management
• Understand human resource management in relation to organisational environments in which it develops.
• Analyse human situations in business and propose appropriate measures.
• Master knowledge from disciplines within social and human sciences.
• Identify and explain the basic theories in political sciences and social sciences.
• Understand the tools and methods adapted to these disciplines.
• Understand extensive issues and answer key questions in these disciplines.
• Master the principles and methodologies of scientific approaches applicable in the disciplines within social and human sciences
• Know the principles of different methodological approaches.
• Apply transferable skills, such as analysis and critical thinking, thoroughness, independence, and teamwork
• Mobilise acquired knowledge and skills to develop learning strategies required at the chosen Master level.

Learning Outcomes of UE

This programme will enable the student to: (a) understand the theoretical and methodological basis of social psychology and to apply it when explaining interpersonal and societal phenomena; (b) develop some learning strategies that are needed to pursue their training with a high level of autonomy (e.g. for the master thesis and practical work).

 

Content of UE

Social psychology aims to study how beliefs, emotions and behaviours are influenced by the imagined, real or implicit presence of others. The current programme will cover the main theories and methodologies in social psychology and give tools to understand how individuals live, think, feel and behave in the presence of others. Based on recent societal or professional issues and/or recent research progress, this programme will be divided into the following chapters: definitions, research methods and classical data analyses in social psychology; self and identity; social perception and social cognition; attitudes and change in attitude; stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination; social groups and intergroup relations; social influence; social thinking and communication ; altruism and aggression.

 

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

The assessment will made up of a written exam during the 1st session (multiple choice questions, closed book, on Moodle according to the applicable sanitary measures).
 

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The assessment will made up of a written exam during the 2nd session (multiple choice questions , closed book, on Moodle according to the applicable sanitary measures).
 

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• Written examination

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

The assessment will made up of a written exam during the third session (multiple choice questions , closed book, on Moodle according to the applicable sanitary measures).