PSY5411 SELECTED READINGS ON PREJUDICE
Course Code: |
2335411 |
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
Department: |
Psychology |
Language of Instruction: |
English |
Level of Study: |
Graduate |
Course Coordinator: |
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Offered Semester: |
Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
This course introduces the fundamental and contemporary in the literature of prejudice from a social psychological perspective. In this course, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and practical applications of psychological research on prejudice are examined in-depth. The topics covered include different theoretical approaches to prejudice, the consequence of prejudice from the targets perspective, cognitive and motivational factors related to confronting prejudice, and different techniques to reduce prejudice.