Social Psychology of Inclusion and Exclusion

Code:

P309

Acronym:

PSIE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Psychology

Instance: 2018/2019 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Psychology
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master Psychology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIPSI	64	Official Curricular Structure	2	-	3	30	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

At the end of the semester, students should have obtained an integrated perspective on the phenomena of inclusion and exclusion in various contexts of social life, in particular, in small interactive groups, of relations in communities or society in general. 

Learning outcomes and competences

The purpose of this perspective is that students will obtain increased capacities to analyze and act upon occurrences of bullying, mobbing, ostracization of individuals and groups, exclusion of minorities from broad social life.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Basic cognitive and motivational processes associated with inclusion and exclusion. Levels and contexts of inclusion and exclusion. Sources and targets of social exclusion. 1. Inclusion and exclusion of individuals in their social environment Ostracism and ostracization. Stigma and stigmatization. 2. Inclusion and exclusion in groups Motives and processes in the management of group composition. Group cohesion and inclusion and exclusion of members 3. Inclusion and exclusion of social groups Assimilation versus integration of minorities. Intergroup contact: desegregation and the role of interpersonal relations in promoting the inclusion of social groups. The common in-group identity model: interactions between superordinate and subordinate categories.

Mandatory literature

Abrams Dominic 340; The^social psychology of inclusion and exclusion. ISBN: 1-84169-073-2
Gaertner Samuel L.; Reducing intergroup bias. ISBN: 0-86377-571-3
Williams Kipling D.; Ostracism. ISBN: 1-57230-689-0
Vala Jorge 570; Psicologia social. ISBN: 972-31-0595-0
Dovidio John F. 340; The^sage handbook of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination. ISBN: 978-1-4129-3453-4
Nelson Todd D. 340; Handbook of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. ISBN: 978-0-8058-5952-2
Tajfel Henri; Grupos humanos e categorias sociais

Teaching methods and learning activities

• Theoretical presentation. • Planning and conducting an original empirical study in small group.

keywords

Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Psychology > Social psychology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	50,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	30,00
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	21,00
Frequência das aulas	30,00
Total:	81,00

Eligibility for exams

Minimal attendance 75% of the classes required.

Calculation formula of final grade

Assessment is based on the conception and implementation of a group activity to be conducted in the classroom (50%) and on the elaboration of the report (50%).

Examinations or Special Assignments

• Writing a report on the study conducted in small group.

Internship work/project

N/A

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

As defined in the general rules of the course.

Classification improvement

Upgrading is possible through the making of a new report (100%).