Psychology of Attitudes (485-0-1)

Instructors

Galen V Bodenhausen

Meeting Info

Swift Hall 210: Mon 10:00AM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

The primary goal of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the theoretical and empirical foundations of research on attitudes. "Attitude" has been called the single most indispensable concept in social psychology, and attitude research is relevant to just about every other topic in the social sciences. After completing this course, students should have a firm grasp of the major ideas and findings in this domain, and also how they can be applied to research topics of personal interest.

Teaching Method

Lecture & Discussion
Regular class attendance and active participation is expected

Evaluation Method

Students will be required to complete collaborative analytical reading assignments every week and will also produce research proposals involving topics of their own selection.

Class Materials (Required)

A variety of required reading assignments will be made available to students via Canvas. There is no textbook.

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-requisite: Student must be part of the Psychology PhD program to enroll.