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INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE

1 Kulliyyah Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences

2 Department Psychology

3 Programme BHSc (Psychology)

4 Name of Course / Module Social Psychology

5 Course Code PSYC 2080

6 Name(s) of Academic staff / Instructor(s)

7 Rationale for the inclusion of the course / module in the programme

Knowledge of the content of this course is essential for the mastery of the field of psychology

8 Semester and Year (Level) Offered

Semesters 1 and/or 2/ Level 2

9 Course Status Core

10 Level of Programme Bachelor

11 Start Date Semester 2, 2010/2011 (Start date for the use of the new course outline)

12 Batch of Students to be Affected

Students with matric number starting with 102 onwards.

13 Total Student Learning Time (SLT)

Face to Face Assessment-

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29.00 10.00 02.00 22.00 19.00 28.00 110.00

14 Credit Value / Hours 3

15 Pre-requisites (if any) PSYC 1000

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16 Co-requisites (if any)

17 Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are to: 1. introduce students to social psychological principles and

research methods, 2. illustrate how basic social psychological principles

influence social interactions, 3. highlight the Islamic view of social interactions and 4. explain the application of social psychological principles

to everyday social interactions.

18 Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students are expected to have the ability to:

1. apply social psychological principles in explaining human social behaviour (C3, CTPS3).

2. organize the knowledge, understanding and applications of the basic principles, theories and research methods in social psychology (A3).

3. follow APA guideline in producing a research report (P3, CS3, LL2).

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Transferable Skills: Skills and how they are developed and assessed. Project and practical experience and internship

Skills (corresponding to

LOs)

Skill development techniques

Assessment method

CTPS3 Role Play Case Study

LL2 Literature review Research project

CS3 Discussion Presentation

20 Teaching-Learning and Assessment Strategy

Teaching-learning strategy Assessment strategy

Interactive teaching Combination of coursework evaluation and final written examination

21 Course Synopsis

This course provides students with the basic concepts of social psychology within the context of the individual and his/her social environment. Among the topics discussed are social perception, social cognition, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination, attitudes, social influence, pro-social and aggressive behaviour. These topics will also be examined in light

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of the Islamic teachings and principles of individual’s behaviour in social settings.

22 Mode of Delivery Lecture, Tutorial, Workshop, Seminar etc.

Lecture

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Assessment Methods and Type / Course Assessment State weightage of each type of assessment.

Course LOs Method %

1, 2, 3 Coursework 60

1, 3 End of semester examination 40

TOTAL 100

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Mapping of the course / module to the programme aims See endnote for explanation.1

Course LOs Programme Aims

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Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes

Course LOs Pro gramme utcomes

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Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic

Weeks Topics Learning

Hours Task/Reading

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Introduction What Is Social Psychology? Development of Social Psychology Islamic Aspect Of Social Behaviour Organising Principles Of Explanation In

Social Psychology

10.00

Baron & Branscombe (2014): Chapter 1 Franzoi (2006): Chapter 1 Fazlur Rahman (1994): Chapter 3

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3,4

Research Methods In Social Psychology

- Research Process - The Role Of Theory In Social

Psychology - Methods Of Inquiry:

Systematic observation; Correlational method

- Experimental method Interpreting Research Results: The Use

Of Statistics Ethics And The Rights Of Individuals

10.00

Baron & Branscombe (2014): Chapter 1

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Social Perception Nonverbal Communication Attributions Impression Formation And

Management

05.00

Baron & Branscombe (2014): Chapter 3 Shah (1987): Chapter 1

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Social Cognition How Do We Think? Schemas and Heuristics Errors In Social Cognition

05.00

Baron & Branscombe (2014): Chapter 2 Dhaouadi (1997): Chapter 4

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Attitudes: Evaluating The Social World The Nature Of Attitude Attitude Formation Attitudes And Behaviour Cognitive Dissonance Attitude Change Via Persuasion

09.00

Baron & Branscombe (2014): Chapter 5

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Prejudice and Discrimination The Nature And Origins Of

Stereotyping, Prejudice, And Discrimination

Techniques For Countering Prejudice: Examples from Western and Islamic Perspectives

The Social Psychology Of Racism and Sexism

05.00

Baron & Branscombe (2014): Chapter 6

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Interpersonal Attraction Affiliation Needs Characteristics Of The Situations And

Attraction Characteristics Of Others And Attraction When Social Interaction Becomes

Problematic Islamic Conduct In Relationships

05.00

Baron & Branscombe (2014): Chapter 7

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Social Influence Conformity Compliance Obedience Practical Examples From History Of

Islam On The Islamic Approach To Social Influence

05.00

Baron & Branscombe (2014): Chapter 8

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Prosocial Behaviour What Is Prosocial Behaviour? Why Do We Help? When Do We Help? Whom Do We Help? Islamic Concept Of Helping

05.00

Baron & Branscombe (2014): Chapter 9

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Aggression What Is Aggression? The Biology Of Aggression Aggression As A Reaction To Negative

Affect Learning Aggressive Behaviour Sexual Aggression Reducing Aggression The Islamic View On Control Of Verbal

And Overt Aggression

05.00

Baron & Branscombe (2014): Chapter 10

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Social Psychology: A Guide to Dealing with Adversity and Achieving a Happy Life

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Baron & Branscombe (2014): Chapter 11

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Main references supporting the course

Required Baron, R. A., Bryne, D. & Branscombe, N. R. (2014). Social psychology. Boston, MA: Allyn &

Bacon.

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Franzoi, S. L. (2006). Social psychology. New York: McGraw-Hill.

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Additional references supporting the course

Recommended Ansari, Z., Noor, N. M. & Haque, A. (Eds.) (2005). Contemporary issues in Malaysian

psychology. Kuala Lumpur: Thomson Publishing. Dhaouadi, M. (1997). New explorations into the making of Ibn Khaldun’s Umran mind. Kuala

Lumpur: A. S. Noordeen. Fazlur Rahman (1994). Major themes of the Quran. Chicago, IL: Bibliotheca Islamica. Schneider, F. W., Gruman, J. A. & Coutts, L. M. (2005). Applied social psychology:

Understanding and addressing social and practical problems. London: Sage Publications Inc.

Shah, A. A. (1987). The role of impression formation, social cognition, and priming in the

development of stereotypes. Frankfurt: Peter Lang.