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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:5 / 7.5
Course supervisor:Ilze Trapenciere
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Political Science
Study course descriptionFull description
Branch of science:International Politics

Objective

To introduce theoretical and practical knowledge in social psychology and possibilities to employe the knowledge in everyday practice when working with people and groups. the course provides insight into the analyses of the personality in a social context un to provide knowledge on the psychological structure in the social context. Students will learn to recognise the psychological phenomenons in practice.

Prerequisites

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Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Students get knowledge on social psychology as science, research methods; basic knowledge on development of attitudes, structure and types of of communication; on group phenomenon, group structure and processes; and basic knowledge on group management and leadership.

Skills

Students understand social psychology theoretical perspectives, can express their opinion orally and in written form, are able to evaluate otherness, develop the critical thinking. Students get knowledge and skills to recognize phenomenon and effects in social psychology. Students are able recognize the styles of influence and their role in communication. Students are able to recognize stereotypes and preconceptions, and discrimination.

Competence

Students are able to employ knowledge in social psychology - to analyze and others from social psychology perspective. Students are able to understand and analyze non-verbal communication and it's role. Students are able to assess the basic signs of stress and burnout and to plan preventive activities in stress development.