Introduction to Political Psychology

Overview

This course aims to introduce you to the field of political psychology. The module will cover different core areas of political psychology such as race and racism, social movements, political extremism, polarization and youth and political violence. Throughout the course, you are expected to develop an understanding of the basic psychological processes underlying our political thoughts and behaviours and apply this information to real life situations.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the module, the student should be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and enhanced understanding of keys concepts and theories in core areas of political psychology
To critically evaluate empirical evidence and claims in research articles
Apply theoretical knowledge of political psychology to real-world phenomena
Participate actively in class discussions and communicate in a clear and concise manner in writing and verbally

Skills

Critical and analytical thinking skills (through class discussions and essay)
Communication in a clear and concise manner in writing and verbally (through class discussions, portfolio and essay)
Ability to apply psychological theories to real-world phenomena (through class discussions, portfolio, and essay)

Assessment

None