PS960     
Classical Texts in Social Psychology

This information is for the 2017/18 session.

Teacher responsible

Prof Martin Bauer COL.8.04 and Prof Sandra Jovchelovitch QUE.3.25

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 Vygotsky, 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: Psychological and Behavioural Science

Total students 2016/17: Unavailable

Average class size 2016/17: Unavailable

Value: Non-credit bearing

Guidelines for interpreting course guide information

Personal development skills

  • Communication