Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea in Scienze della comunicazione - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Further activities
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Teaching code

4S01797

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/05 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Period

2 A, 2 B

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with a theoretical-critical knowledge of the foundations of social psychology. The historical-conceptual development of the discipline, its definition and the specificity of doing research in social psychology will be presented. For example, the themes related to self-perception, social perception, dynamics related to social influence will be explored with particular attention to conformism and dyadic and group interactions. At the end of the module the student should know the basic aspects of the discipline and be able to read with a psychosocial view the main dynamics that govern social functioning.

Program

The module covers the following topics:
• Introduction and research methodology in social psychology
• Social Influence
• Groups and group interactions
• Aggressiveness
• Pro-social behaviour
• Forms and sources of prejudice
• Conflict and conflict resolution
In addition, further readings (one or two) aimed at considering specific aspects will be presented and discussed (materials will be uploaded on the Moodle platform)
Text-book:
Psicologia sociale (III edizione). David G. Myers - Jean M. Twenge - Elena Marta - Maura Pozzi; McGraw Hill Education. Capitoli: Capitolo 2,6,7,8,9,10,12,13
Readings present on the Moodle platform:
1. Forsyth, D. (2019). Group dynamics (7th ed.). Cengage. Capitolo 13, Conflict.

Bibliography

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Learning assessment procedures

The exam will be written and it will include multiple-choice and open-ended questions.
The exam will include the following materials: slides presented during the course and the materials provided in the reference section.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

For open-ended questions the evaluation criteria include: relevance and richness the information provided and use of an appropriate language.
The assessment methods and criteria will be the same for attending and non-attending students.

Exam language

Italiano