Social Psychology of Inclusion and Exclusion

Code:

P309

Acronym:

PSIE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Psychology

Instance: 2012/2013 - 1S

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	63	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 within and between communities or other large social groups. The purpose of this perspective is that students will obtain increased capacities to analyze phenomena as diverse as, ostracism, bullying, and stigmatization of individuals and groups, integration of discriminated minorities.

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

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	26,00
Report	Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese	30,00		2013-05-31
Exercise	Teste	12,00		2012-12-21
Field work	Trabalho laboratorial	13,00		2012-12-21
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

Minimal attendance 75% of the classes required.

Calculation formula of final grade

Assessment is based on the group report (25%) and final exam (75%).

Examinations or Special Assignments

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

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

As defined in the general rules of the course.