203, 206, 402, 403. The relationship between minorities and majorities (74116)

Teacher: Karmela Liebkind (karmela.liebkind@helsinki.fi)

Study units: aine (203 (Prejudice), 206 (Liebkind)) - aine-sivu (203 (Prejudice), 206 (Liebkind)) - syv (402j, 403d) - english ()

The course gives 1 credit for study unit 203 (Prejudice), 206 (Liebkind), 402j or 403d.

Target group: Luennot ovat englanniksi, mutta loppukuulustelussa voi vastata myös suomeksi tai ruotsiksi.

Prerequisites: Some basic knowledge in Social Psychology is highly recommended, but not a prerequisite for participation. There is no signing up in advance for the course.

Learning objectives: The aim of the lecture course is to give an overview of the social psychology of intergroup relations, acculturation and the development of ethnic identity.

Forms of study: Students will acquire copies of the lecture transparencies and there will be a written examination at the end of the course.

Time, place and prior registration: Sep 19 - Dec 19. Fridays at 10-12 at Unioninkatu 35 lecture room.

Content: The lecture course covers the the social psychology of intergroup relations, acculturation and the development of ethnic identity. The theme of the course also includes issues concerning prejudice, stereotyping and racism as well as the target's reactions to these. In addition, the adaptation and integration of ethnic/cultural minorities will be dealt with.

Schedule of the course:

19.9 A social psychological perspective on intergroup relations
26.9 Culture, ethnicity and social consciousness
3.10 Social class and group membership
10.10 Interaction between minority and majority groups
17.10 A negative group identity
24.10 The emotional side of group identity
31.10 Categorization, stereotypes, prejudice
7.11 Adaptation strategies of minorities
14.11 Consequences of the assimilative pressure
21.11 Solution of identification conflicts
28.11 Examples of different intergroup relations
5.12 Examination
19.12 (Second examination)

No literature is included in the final examination. The material for the examination comprises of the lectures only.

Grading: The grade for the course will be 100% determined by the written examination at the end of the course.

Last updated 2003-08-29