New course in Group Processes and Intergroup Relations

In autumn 2024, a new course in Group Processes and Intergroup Relations will start at the Department of Psychology. The course provides an introduction to social psychological theories and research on intergroup relations.

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Group Processes and Intergroup Relations, 7,5 credits, provides an introduction to social psychological theories and research on intergroup relations related to topics that concern, for instance, prejudice, discrimination, intergroup conflict and peace building.

Implications of these topics lead to questions such as: how and why are social groups created; how do members of different social groups relate to each other; why and how do groups enter into conflicts; and how can social psychological theories and research be utilized to improve intergroup relations using interventions?

Using a combination of lectures and seminars, the course will first cover topics related to social identity, intergroup biases and emotions, and then move on to topics related to intergroup conflict and interventions aimed at improving intergroup relations.

The course will be taught in English as a remote online course, full-time studies, in the second quarter of the autumn semester 2024 (2024-10-03 – 2024-11-03).

Tuition fee applies to citizens from outside EU, EEA or Switzerland. First instalment: 18 000 SEK. The complete course: 18 000 SEK.

Group Processes and Intergroup Relations

A couple of question to Sabina Cehajic-Clancy, course leader

Sabina Cehajic-Clancy. Photo: Vanja Lisac

Why take this specific course in social psychology?

In an era where human interactions are increasingly shaped by social identities, this course explains why social identities matter to people, how members of different social groups interact with each other, why conflicts arise and which interventions can foster peace and improve intergroup relations.

Who do you think could benefit most from taking this course?

Students, researchers, practitioners, government officials, professionals working in international or civil society organizations … Anyone who either wants to understand the psychology behind intergroup relations or anyone who wants to learn how to actually use science to resolve conflicts and build peace.