Applied Social Psychology

Paper Code: 
24DPSY501 (A)
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to apply theories and constructs of social psychology to real-world social dynamics, critically evaluate the impact of media on social norms and behaviors, and understand the influence of social perceptions and attitudes on various societal processes.

 

Course Outcomes: 

COURSE

Learning Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24DPSY501 (A)

Applied Social Psychology

(Theory)

CO41: apply the theories and constructs of social psychology to understand real-world social dynamics.

CO42: critically evaluate the impact of media on social norms and behaviors and propose psychological strategies to foster positive environmental behaviors through media channels.

CO43: explore the interaction between social psychology and the legal system, understanding how social perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors influence legal processes and outcomes.

CO44: apply social psychological concepts to educational settings.

CO45: develop the ability to apply social psychological principles to address and manage diversity in the workplace, focusing on multicultural and ethno-diversity issues.

CO46: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion,

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, application based questions, Seminar presentation,

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation,

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction:

Definitions of Applied Social Psychology; Correspondence between basic and applied social psychology; Features of applied social psychology; Theories, principles and constructs; Social Psychological Theories: Social thinking, Social influence and Social relationships

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Applying Social Psychology-I:

Environment and Media

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Applying Social Psychology-II:

Health and illness, and Legal System

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Applying Social Psychology – III:

Classroom and Mental Health

12.00
Unit V: 
Applying Social Psychology – IV:

Multicultural and ethno-diversity issues in work and organizations

Essential Readings: 
  • Badheka, G. (1997). Divaswapan. New Delhi, India: NBT.
  • Bruner, J. (1996). The culture of education. Cambridge: Harvard University Press
  • Cornelissen, M., Misra G., & Varma, S. (2010). Foundations of Indian psychology (Vol. 2). New Delhi, India: Pearson.
  • Woolfolk, A., Misra, G., & Jha, A. (2012). Fundamentals of educational psychology. New Delhi, India: Pearson Pub.

Suggested Reading:

 

  • Krishnamurti, J. (1974). On education. Ojai, California: Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. National Council of Educational Research and Training. (2006). Position paper: National focus group on aims of education. In National Curriculum Framework 2005. New Delhi, India: NCERT.
  • Huppes, N. (2001). Psychic education: A workbook. Pondicherry, India: Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Kapur, M. (2007). Learning from children what to teach them. New Delhi, India: Sage Publications.
  • Rogers, C. (1983). Freedom to learn in the 80s. USA: Charles R. Merrill Pub. Co.
  • Thapan, M. (Ed.) (2014). Ethnographies of schooling in contemporary India. New Delhi, India: Sage Pub.

 

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Academic Year: 
2024-25
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