Social Psychology (SZF_133)
About Study Course
Objective
To acquaint students with theoretical and practical approaches of social psychology and possibilities to use them in work with people and groups of people. To analyse the role of the personality in the social context and to provide knowledge about the components of the psychological structure of personality in the social context. Students are taught to recognise social psychological phenomena in practice, to analyse their causes and possible consequences.
Prerequisites
Not required.
Learning outcomes
Students acquire knowledge on social psychology as a science and its beginnings, research methods in social psychology, personality structure, social thinking and cognition, the development of aggression and its contributing factors, and the formation of attitudes.
Students understand theories and concepts of social psychology; analyse and get to know oneself better; are able to express their thoughts verbally and in writing; value diversity; develop critical thinking. Students gain skills in recognising syndromes, effects, and phenomena in social psychology. Are able to see the types of influence and the importance thereof in communication. Are able to recognise and eliminate stereotypes, social prejudices, and discrimination in communication.
Students are able to apply the acquired knowledge in social psychology – to analyse themselves and others in the context of social psychology. Students are able to understand and analyse their own and surrounding non-verbal communication and its significance in law. Students are able to evaluate stress, detect signs of stress and burnout in the social environment, and plan preventive measures to prevent stress.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Science, TZMa | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | Ilze Trapenciere |
