URL study guide

https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/P_MEXPWRK_1

Course Objective

The primary objective for Module A is threefold: (a) to get an up-to
- date overview of theory and research on human cooperation, (b) to advance theory-building and reasoning, and (c) to write an essay in which you review a particular topic and advance theoretical principles, as well as avenues for future research and concluding remarks. Module B provides an introduction to contemporary research on social cognition. This module is taught by an external professor.

Course Content

This workshop consists of two modules. In each module leading international scientists will teach on a topic in their area of expertise. The topics of both modules are specializations in social psychology and their neighboring disciplines. Module A: Human cooperation. Much of human thought, affect, and behavior is rooted in situations in which people can either be self-oriented or group-oriented. The goal is to advance our understanding of the factors that promote human cooperation. We will discuss interdependence, economic games, some neuroscience, all with the aim to increase our understanding of altruism, empathy, cooperation, revenge, and competition. Module B: Social Cognition. Taught by external professor.

Teaching Methods

literature survey practical working group Workshop

Method of Assessment

Essays and assignments

Literature


- Module A: Scientific articles
- Module B: Scientific articles

Target Audience

Students enrolled in Research Master Social Psychology, occasionnally aPhD student with appropriate qualifications (evaluated by Prof VanLange)

Custom Course Registration

No devations

Explanation Canvas

The Professor communicates mainly through email or Canvas to all students enrolled in the course.
Academic year1/09/2431/08/25
Course level6.00 EC

Language of Tuition

  • English

Study type

  • Master