PS960     
Classical Texts in Social Psychology

This information is for the 2013/14 session.

Teacher responsible

Prof Martin Bauer COL.8.04 and Prof Sandra Jovchelovitch STC.310

Course content

To maintain awareness of classical monographical studies of social psychology, its psychological as well as its sociological tradition. To provide a forum for entire textual reading and contextual discussions of contributions by J Vygotzky, K Piaget, Lewin, G H Mead, LeBon, McDougall, F Bartlett, S Freud, E Goffman, Ichheiser, Buehler and others.

Indicative reading

R M Farr, The Roots of Modern Social Psychology, Blackwell, 1996. Further readings will be suggested at the start of the seminar.

Assessment

Non-examinable.

Key facts

Department: Social Psychology

Total students 2012/13: Unavailable

Average class size 2012/13: Unavailable

Value: Non-assessed

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

Personal development skills

  • Communication