Expert Workshop I

Course Objective

The primary objective for Module A is threefold: (a) to get an up-to-
date overview of theory and research on human cooperation, (b) to
advance theory-building and reasoning, and (c) to write an essay in
which you review a particular topic and advance theoretical principles,
as
well as avenues for future research and concluding remarks.
Module B provides an introduction to contemporary research on social
cognition. This module is taught by
an external professor.

Course Content

This workshop consists of two modules. In each module leading
international scientists will teach on a topic in their area of
expertise. The topics of both modules are specializations in social
psychology and their neighboring disciplines.

Module A: Human cooperation. Much of human thought, affect, and behavior
is rooted in situations in which people can either be self-oriented or
group-oriented. The goal is to advance our understanding of the factors
that promote human cooperation. We will discuss interdependence,
economic games, some neuroscience, all with the aim to increase our
understanding of altruism, empathy, cooperation, revenge, and
competition.

Module B: Social Cognition. Taught by external professor.

Additional Information Teaching Methods

literature survey
practical
working group
Workshop

Method of Assessment

Essays and assignments

Literature

- Module A: Scientific articles
- Module B: Scientific articles

Additional Information Target Audience

Students enrolled in Research Master Social Psychology, occasionnally a
PhD student with appropriate qualifications (evaluated by Prof Van
Lange)

Custom Course Registration

No devations

Explanation Canvas

The Professor communicates mainly through email or Canvas to all
students enrolled
in the course.