HPS304 - Social Psychology (Advanced)
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Julian Fernando |
| Previously: | Social Psychology (Human Relationships) |
| Prerequisite: | HPS204 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HPS784 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour lecture (online) per week |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour lecture (online) per week |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
In this unit, students will gain an understanding of advanced and current topics in social psychology. Students will learn about topics such as: interpersonal relationships, social identity, intergroup relationships, inequality, politics and collective action. The unit is intended to extend students' understanding of the basic social psychology concepts taught in HPS204 Social Psychology and their understanding of current areas of research and debate in the field of social psychology. This unit has a strong emphasis on developing novel research questions and designs. Students will also learn to work collaboratively with their peers and provide/receive peer feedback.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
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| ULO1 | Apply social psychology theory to contemporary research topics. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Communicate social psychology theory and research to scientific and non-scientific audiences. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Design novel research using social psychology literature and methods to address important theoretical and real-world problems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO4 | Critically evaluate social psychology research. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Research critique | 1000 words | 35% |
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| Assessment 2: Online quiz | Online MCQ | 15% |
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| Assessment 3: Research proposal | 1500 words | 50% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
Unit Fee Information
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