Social Interaction in the Modern World
UndergraduateMAQ-PSYX33332024
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Social Interaction in the Modern World
About this subject
On successful completion you will be able to
- Explain contemporary issues in social interaction from a psychological perspective with reference to relevant literature.
- Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of competing theories and explanations for issues in the field of social interaction.
- Explain the strengths and limitations of traditional and modern research methods and analyses used in research on social interaction.
- Apply the relevant literature in order to demonstrate how one’s own cultural and social background, beliefs and experiences influence one’s own social behaviour.
- Clearly communicate a critical appraisal of competing approaches to the study of social interaction from a theoretically and scientifically informed perspective.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
Human beings are fundamentally social creatures. Our relationships to others and the world around us are critical for our physical and psychological well-being. We all have powerful needs for connection, and a sense of identity and belonging. Similarly, we actively seek to protect ourselves from rejection, loneliness and inequitable treatment by others. While there is a long history of research on this topic, contemporary social psychology has started to examine how societal and technological advances create new challenges and opportunities for how we interact as individuals, members of groups and larger communities. In this unit, you will explore a variety of topics concerning interpersonal and intergroup dynamics, which may include social connection; individual and group identity; stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination; social justice and socio-political movements; cultural diversity and inclusion; and social interaction in the virtual world. Emphasis is placed on critical examination of current theoretical and empirical approaches, as well as innovative methodologies from a range of interdisciplinary fields. You will be encouraged to integrate cultural, methodological, and theoretical perspectives to examine the complexities of social interaction across individual, group, and system levels.
- OP-Ed Plan (15%)
- Final examination (40%)
- Op-Ed (20%)
- Peer review of the major report (10%)
- Media presentation on the major report (15%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- MAQ-PSY-DEG-2024 - Bachelor of Psychology
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Others
Pre-requisite: PSYU2234 or PSYX2234 or PSYU234 or PSYX234
NCCW (2020 and onwards): PSYU3333 Social Interaction in the Modern World
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateMAQ-PSY-DEG