Sociology 731
Intermediate Social Psychology II: Group and Collective Processes
This is an intensive lecture and discussion course surveying social
psychology with an emphasis on the interrelations of individuals,
groups and society. It is intended for graduate students with
some background in social psychology who desire a more in-depth
exposure to the major issues in the field.
The topics to be covered include: social structure and personality,
including roles, gender roles, occupational roles, social networks, and
alienation; small groups, including interdependence, cohesion,
influence, and performance; collective behavior, social movements; and
cross-cultural social psychology. Throughout the course, the
emphasis is on processes of social interaction.
I have assigned several hours of reading per week. Lectures and
discussions will be based on the assumption that the required readings
have been done first. Where possible, readings within each
subsection should be read in the order listed in the syllabus.
Additional readings are recommended for delving deeper into a topic and
preparing for prelims. All required readings are on electronic
reserve except the readings in the required books. Readings can
be accessed on line or through the Social Science Reference room, 8432
Sewell Social Science.
Class time will be about equally divided between lecture and
discussion. Each student will be asked to submit questions based
on assigned readings. These questions will provide a starting
point for the weekly discussions.
REQUIRED BOOKS:
DeLamater, John, & Ward, Amanda. (Eds.). Handbook
of Social Psychology, 2e. New York, NY: Springer,
2013.
Final drafts of assigned chapters available by electronic reserve.
Farr, R.M. The Roots of Modern Social Psychology. Oxford,
UK: Blackwell. 1996.
RECOMMENDED BOOK:
Burke, Peter. (Ed.) (2006). Contemporary Social
Psychological Theories. Palo Alto, CA: Stanford University Press.