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Module Title
LM Political Psychology of Conflict and Cooperation
School
Government
Department
Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code
08 28842
Module Lead
Tereza Capelos
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module explores how political psychology theories can be applied to the field of International Relations. With a particular focus on processes of conflict and cooperation at the international level, the module provides you with an overview of the central debates in the study of political psychology. This includes the psychological mechanisms which explain the judgements, decisions, and behaviour of political actors, elites, social groups, and mass publics in political environments that generate conflict and cooperation. While the course is grounded in political psychology and IR, we will also draw on insights from political communication, sociology, and social neuroscience. During the course of the module we will engage in the design and implementation of a political psychology research project.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Identify major debates and theoretical contributions to the Political Psychology and International Relations fields, and critically evaluate related literature
Analyse the interrelationship between the theories and empirical paradigms reviewed in class
Apply the relevant Political Psychology concepts and methodological approaches to own research project in International Relations, with the aim to produce a research paper that tests specific research hypotheses
Work in teams to develop and execute a group research project, present collaborative findings in class, and document the group project progress in individual research portfolio document.
Organise workload to meet individual and work-group deadlines
Assessment
28842-01 : Portfolio- 1400 words : Coursework (35%)
28842-05 : Research Proposal - 2600 words : Coursework (65%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessments: 1 x 1400 word portfolio (35%) 1 x 2600 word reseach proposal (65%) Reassessment: Resubmission of the failed element
