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Political psychology PSY 464
Full Course Title:
Political psychology
Politicka psihologija
Course Code:
Course Level/BiH cycle:
PSY 464
Elective
ECTS credit value:
6
Student work-load:
(Table with hours for: Lectures; Exercise; Other; Individual learning)
For the whole semester:
Length:
Faculty/School/Department:
Assignment
Lectures
Practical training
Group projects
Presentation
Scientific
journal
overview
Individual
learning
TOTAL
30
20
20
20
60
150
Fall 2014
FASS; Social Sciences Department
Course leader:
Assist. Prof. Dr. Bisera Mavric
Contact details:
Office:
F2.21
e-mail:
bmavric@ius.edu.ba
Office hours:
Tuesday 15– 16
Phone:
033 957 308
Site:
Lectures: IUS main campus building – F1.23
Tutorial: IUS main campus building – F1.23
Host Study Program:
Psychology
Course status:
University elective course
Pre-requisites:
Political psychology
Access restrictions:
No
Assessment:
Assignments, group projects, scientific article reviews, exams.
Date validated:
October, 2014
Course aims:
To enable students to:
-Recognize the link between psychological theory and research on personality, psychopathology,
social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology with political psychology
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Learning outcomes:
Indicative syllabus content:
-Analyze contemporary information on major principles, theories and methodology guiding
psychological understanding and research in political psychology
-Comprehend complex political phenomena
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
-demonstrate knowledge of the principles of political psychology and the ways in which political
phenomena affect human behavior
-evaluate basics relation between emotions and politics
- recognize different methods of decision making in political psychology
- explain the role of ethnic and religious identities and ways that they can contribute to political
conflict
- evaluate the ability of critical thinking about the impact of the campaign on voters and their
decisions
-Compare ways in which political attitudes guide thinking, individual and collective behaviour
The course will present the main contemporary content of political psychology. We strove to
make its presentation comprehensive, cumulative, and international. It is comprehensive,
embracing all the fields of political psychology; and it is contemporary, emphasizing the latest
and most current knowledge. We sought to make the course fully interdisciplinary.
Political psychology is at the most general level, an application of what is known about human
psychology to the study of politics. From psychology it draws on theory and research on
personality, psychopathology, social psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology,
and intergroup relations. It addresses political phenomena such as political attitudes, public
opinion, mass political behavior, international conflict, models of decision-making, intergroup
conflicts involving race, gender, nationality, and other groupings, political movements, prejudices
and stereotypes…
Learning delivery:
This course employs a range of teaching and learning methods
Lectures with slide, video, websites presentations and documentary movies,
combined with class discussions, scientific article reviews, analyses and guidance in
realisation of learning outcomes. Consultations with staff should be used to its
maximal potentials since individuals have different background and learning styles.
Regular assignments will guide students’ individual learning and students’ progression
in acquiring required knowledge and practice will be additionally checked through
midterm and final exams.
Assessment Rationale:
Exams in form of tests, group projects, reviews, presentations
In order to attract the attention of the students into the offered courses during the
semester, midterm is given and group projects, reviews and presentations are asked.
These tasks will encourage the students to study harder during the semester time. Final
exam is given at the end and will cover the learning outcomes.
Assessment Weighting:
Group projects:
15%
Midterm exam:
20%
Scientific article review:
15%
Presentations:
10%
Final exam:
40%
TOTAL
Essential Reading:
100 %
David O. Sears, Leonile Huddy et al. (2003). Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology.
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Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Jost, J.T., Sidanius, J. (2004). Political Psychology: Key Readings. New York: Psychology
Recommended readings:
Press.
Marcus, G.E., Neuman, W.R., MacKuen, M.B. (2000). Affective Intelligence and Political
Judgment. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Intranet web reference:
N/A
Important notes:
At IUS Open Day active involvement of students is highly appreciated
Course policies:
Assignments: Each student should complete their assignment in certain time.
According to the assignment students take help from the lecturer on his office
hours.
Lateness in Assignments: The due date and time for each assignment will be
specified on the assignment handout itself. Late assignments will not be
accepted.
Academic Integrity: Any cheating on examinations or offering the work of
another as one's own in an assignment is regarded as a serious offence to the
academic integrity and will lead to a ZERO for the assignment grade, or serious
disciplinary actions, including possible suspension.
Collaboration in Assignments: Students are encouraged to work together on
presentation assignments, to the extent that it helps promote a productive
learning environment for all those involved.
Important dates:
Midterm exam: 8 week
Scientific article review: 12 week
Final exam: 16th week
Quality assurance:
Student surveys, discussion on course, student appeals, e-mails, direct (formal) feedback
at the end of the semester by students, assistants and other colleagues
Course schedule:
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Week Lesson / Topics to be
Date
covered
1
2
3
4
5
6
Introductory lecture
Presentation of the
course outline
Background: History
and concept of
Political Psychology
Psychological
theoretical
approaches in
politics
Groups and their
importance in
political psychology
Class activities
Problems/ Assignments
Tutorials
Readings
Learning objectives (After
this lesson student will be
able to:)
Literature overview
-
Textbook overview
Identify the purpose of the
course
David O. Sears, Leonile Huddy et
al. (2003). Oxford Handbook of
Political Psychology.
Group discussion on the basics of the
discipline
Group discussion summary on
basic concepts and origins of
political psychology
Presentation and timeline
Reading assignments
Demonstration of belongingness to a Choose and explain
David O. Sears, Leonile Huddy et
al. (2003). Oxford Handbook of
Political Psychology.
Explain history and basic
David O. Sears, Leonile Huddy et
al. (2003). Oxford Handbook of
Political Psychology.
Differ various psychological
theoretical approaches in
politics
David O. Sears, Leonile Huddy et
al. (2003). Oxford Handbook of
Political Psychology.
Comprehend importance of
concepts and origins of political
psychology
groups existence and their
involvement at the political
scene
certain groups and its importance in
involvement at the political scene
belongingness to a certain
groups
Models of Decision
making
Documentary movie review / Political
leaders of the modern age
David O. Sears, Leonile Huddy et
Group discussion on ethical
al. (2003). Oxford Handbook of
considerations and implications Political Psychology.
of political decisions made
Introduce different methods
of decision making in
political psychology
Ethnocentrism and
intergroup conflicts
Presentation and Overview of
Attendance to the cultural event David O. Sears, Leonile Huddy et
al. (2003). Oxford Handbook of
Political Psychology.
To use critical thinking in
approach to phenomenon of
intergroup behavior
UNESCO Charters
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7
8
Public opinion
Video review – consideration of the Attendance to the Public
and voting processes role of media in formation of public lecture
opinion
David O. Sears, Leonile Huddy et
al. (2003). Oxford Handbook of
Political Psychology.
To describe recent
psychological findings on the
phenomenon of public
opinion in the area of
political psychology
MIDTERM EXAM
National day of BIH
9
Political Attitudes,
Values and Ideology
Reading on origins of Geopolitics
Review of daily political
journals
David O. Sears, Leonile Huddy et
al. (2003). Oxford Handbook of
Political Psychology.
To evaluate the concerns of
common citizens regarding
political issues in
contemporary era
10
Emotion and politics
Student presentations
Attendance to the Public
lecture
David O. Sears, Leonile Huddy et
al. (2003). Oxford Handbook of
Political Psychology.
To understand basics relation
between emotions and
politics
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Sex differences in
political behavior
Explanation of traditional gender
roles and stereotypes regarding
political behavior
12
David O. Sears, Leonile Huddy et
Discussion on origins of gender al. (2003). Oxford Handbook of
roles – are they biological or
Political Psychology.
cultural
To differentiate causes of
gender role attitudes in
politics
Scientific journal review
13
Prejudices and
Stereotypes
14
Social and problems Documentary movie review
of the modern world
Relieving origins of prejudices and Discussion on personal
experiences
stereotypes
Using observation as a
foundation for critical thinking
David O. Sears, Leonile Huddy et
al. (2003). Oxford Handbook of
Political Psychology.
To apply knowledge on
prejudices and stereotypes in
daily interactions
David O. Sears, Leonile Huddy et
al. (2003). Oxford Handbook of
Political Psychology.
To understand racial /ethnic
conflicts and the danger of
genocide
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15
16
Genocide, Mass
Killing and
Intractable Conflict
To be
Final exam
appoint
ed
Internalization of basic knowledge Field trip - Visit to the
Museum of Srebrenica
on Genocide, Mass Killing and
Intractable Conflict
David O. Sears, Leonile Huddy et
al. (2003). Oxford Handbook of
Political Psychology.
To recognize the importance of
existence of Genocide, Mass
Killing and Intractable
Conflict in the modern world
Final examination
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