The aims with this course are to gain in-depth knowledge of theories on intergroup relations, and to develop a critical look on these theories and research. To this end we will review state-of-the-art developments in theory and research on intergroup relations, stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. By reading ‘classic’ papers on these topics, as well as studying recent publications, students will gain advanced knowledge of a range of theoretical perspectives, including interdependence, social identity, self-categorization and socio-cognitive theories.
By means of review assignments, students will learn to develop a critical look on available scientific knowledge. By means of debate assignments, students will learn to look from different theoretical perspectives at a single problem, and will practice the oral presentation of their views. The course is concluded with an exam.
This course will be offered twice during the academic year.
Coordinator
Dr. Daan Scheepers
Room: 2A32
Tel.: +31 (0)71 527 3642
E-mail: scheepersdt@fsw.leidenuniv.nl
Aims
Learning about the diverse perspectives on intergroup relations.
Developing a critical look on theory and research.
Thinking about applications of theory on intergroup relations.
Further practising presentation- and writing skills.
Literature
A selection of chapters from:
Hogg, M.A., Abrams, D.A.. (Eds). (2003). Intergroup relations. Psychology Press.
Stangor, C. (Ed.). (2003). Stereotyping and prejudice. Psychology Press.
Additional reading introducing specific topics, to be assigned nearer the starting date.
Examination
Rated oral presentations and written assignments, exam.
From January 1, 2006 the Faculty of Social Sciences has instituted the Ephorus system to be used by instructors for the systematic detection of plagiarism in students’ written work. Please see the Additional Rules and Regulations, section 6.
Education method(s)
Seminars.
Enrolment
Introduction and enrolment for courses of the first semester will take place August 27th 2009. Introduction and enrollment for courses of the second semester will take place in January 2010. More information will be available at the website of the Institute of Psychology.
NB: Exam and re-exam registration will take place via U-Twist, and will be open between a month and a week before the (re)exam. Students who don’t register, cannot participate in the exam.
Blackboard
Information on www.blackboard.leidenuniv.nl
Timetables
Timetable Intergroup Relations [2009-2010]
Semester 1 | Semester 2