EC957-7-AU-CO:
Social Psychology and Economics
2022/23
Economics
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 06 October 2022
Friday 16 December 2022
20
01 September 2022
Requisites for this module
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The module will study a range of social psychology theory and research. The module addresses core theories of social behaviour and social information processing.
At the end of the module you should have a clear understanding of the topics social psychologists are interested in and their approach to their study. You will also be able to compare and contrast the different perspectives of Economics and Psychology in the various areas covered.
Each of the topics will be covered in sufficient depth for you to be able to appreciate classical social psychological theories and findings as the foundation of this empirical discipline.
The aim of this module is to study a range of social psychology theory and research.
At the end of the module, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the major theories and principal areas of research in social psychology.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of major empirical tests of the theories in social psychology
3. Understand how theory and research in social psychology might explain current issues in society
No additional information available.
The module will be delivered by 10 x 2-hour lectures in the Psychology department and 3 seminars delivered in the Economics department
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
Coursework |
Press Release 1 |
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21% |
Coursework |
Press Release 2 |
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21% |
Coursework |
Economics Assignment |
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58% |
Exam |
Main exam: Remote, Open Book, 24hr during January
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Exam |
Reassessment Main exam: Remote, Open Book, 24hr during September (Reassessment Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Nikhil Masters, email: n.masters@essex.ac.uk.
Lectures & Tutorials: Dr Nikhil Masters and teaching staff from Psychology
For further information, send an email message to pgteco@essex.ac.uk.
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Miss Maria Kyriacou
Available via Moodle
Of 27 hours, 27 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
Economics
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