Discursive Psychology (VS1) (U03041)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : PPL-4-DISPV1-PS

The course aims to describe and evaluate current developments in discursive psychology. It begins by examining some theoretical and methodological issues within social psychology to which discourse analysts have brought fresh insight. The course then moves on to consider the application of these theoretical and methodological innovations in two key areas: identity and prejudice. The lecture format will allow students the opportunity to practice analysis of the conversational fragments presented.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U00608

? Pre-requisites : Degree major in Psychology and passes in psychology courses at least to the equivalent of junior honours level in Edinburgh. Prior agreement with the 4th Year Honours Course Organiser: Dr. Martha Whiteman (Ext. 50 3317).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Psychology, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Block 2 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
30/10/2007	09:00	10:50

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will in general be equipped to critically assess and evaluate research which is based on qualitative data. More specifically, students will be able to: critically review recent theoretical and methodological developments in discursive psychology; understand the way in which discursive psychologists analyse identity and prejudice; critically evaluate the empirical bases for viewing identity as a locally constructed phenomenon; critically evaluate the empirical bases for viewing prejudice as a discursive phenomenon which displays features such as stake and interest.