2018-2019 / PSYC1100-1

Intergroup relationship and discrimination

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in engineering of conflict prevention and management3 crédits 
 Master in labour sciences (120 ECTS)3 crédits 
 Master in psychology (120 ECTS)3 crédits 

Lecturer

Benoît Dardenne

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This class is about diversity and devotes considerable attention to the problems of prejudice and discrimination toward diverse groups. We will also discuss some solutions to these problems; we will describe research on techniques for improving intergroup relations in different ways. This class goes beyond prejudice and discrimination to emphasize how an understanding of diversity offers unique insights and opportunities to better prepare people for a diverse society.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The goal is to get students to take a stand in the face of diversity issues

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Usually, the class starts with a presentation of the topic by the teacher with the collaboration of the students. Students then reacted to this presentation, based on the chapter(s) they have read individualy.
The specific teaching method could change depending on the number of students

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Face-to-face with individual preparation.

Recommended or required readings

Psychologie de la discrimination et des préjugés
De la théorie à la pratique
Coordinateur : Klea FanikoDavid BourguignonOriane SarrasinSerge Guimond
1re Édition | Avril 2018 | 304 pages | deboeck
9782807313460 

Assessment methods and criteria

At the end of the class (those concerning chap 1 to 16; 10 min maximum duration) and for a total of 5 points: A very short question on the chapters presented and discussed during the class.
Exam in january / august for 15 points: Q with very short answer about all the chapters as well as discussion
The specific assessment method could change depending on the number of students

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

In order for the students to prepare the material, the class will be organize every two weeks. The calendar will be given during the first class.

Contacts

b.dardenne@ulg.ac.be