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PCR276Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Perception and Conflict

This course introduces students to the intricate relationship between perception and conflict. It explores various theories of anti-social behavior, including psychological theories of aggression and violence, and examines the social-psychological determinants of racism and terrorism. The course also delves into theories of inter-group relations and equips students with skills in post-conflict peace-building strategies, emphasizing the promotion of social cohesion and tolerance.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
PerceptionConflictAggressionTolerancePeacebuilding

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Perception and Conflict

2

Anti-Social Behaviour

3

Psychological Theories

4

Aggression and Violence

5

Inter-Group Relations

6

Peaceful Society

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Mediator

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Conflict Resolution Specialist

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Peace Advocate

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Social Worker

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Framework of Perception and Conflict

3h

Unit 1: Perception: Definition and Features (Part I)

3 study hours
  • •Read the definition of perception.
  • •Understand the characteristics of perception.
  • •Study the perceptual process.
Week
2

Module 1: Framework of Perception and Conflict

3h

Unit 2: Perception: Definition and Features (Part II)

3 study hours
  • •Continue reading about perception.
  • •Focus on the characteristics of perception.
  • •Analyze the elements of the definition of perception.
Week
3

Module 1: Framework of Perception and Conflict

3h

Unit 3: Distinction between Perception and other concepts (Part I)

3 study hours
  • •Study the differences between perception and other concepts.
  • •Focus on sensation.
  • •Understand the similarities and differences between perception and sensation.
Week
4

Module 1: Framework of Perception and Conflict

3h

Unit 4: Distinction between Perception and other concepts (Part II)

3 study hours
  • •Continue studying the distinction between perception and other concepts.
  • •Focus on attitude and attribution.
  • •Understand the components and sources of attitude.
Week
5

Module 1: Framework of Perception and Conflict

3h

Unit 5: Conflict: Meaning and Features

3 study hours
  • •Read the meaning of conflict.
  • •Understand the features of conflict.
  • •Study the types and causes of conflict.
Week
6

Module 1: Framework of Perception and Conflict

3h

Unit 6: Relationship between Perception and Conflict

3 study hours
  • •Analyze the relationship between perception and conflict.
  • •Focus on the perception characteristics framework.
  • •Understand the causes of conflict framework.
Week
7

Module 1: Framework of Perception and Conflict

3h

Unit 7: Perspectives in Conflict Transformation

3 study hours
  • •Study the perspectives in conflict transformation.
  • •Focus on the basic concepts.
  • •Understand the comparison with related concepts.
Week
8

Module 2: Theories of Anti-Social Behaviour in Society

3h

Unit 1: Meaning and Types of Psychological Theories

3 study hours
  • •Study the meaning of psychological theories.
  • •Focus on role theory and reinforcement theory.
  • •Understand cognitive theory.
Week
9

Module 2: Theories of Anti-Social Behaviour in Society

3h

Unit 2: Psychological theories of Aggression/Violence

3 study hours
  • •Read about aggression.
  • •Understand aggression as instinct.
  • •Study the frustration-aggression hypothesis.
Week
10

Module 2: Theories of Anti-Social Behaviour in Society

3h

Unit 3: Perspectives in Child Aggression

3 study hours
  • •Study the perspectives in child aggression.
  • •Focus on aggressive behavior.
  • •Understand the foundation of aggressive behavior.
Week
11

Module 2: Theories of Anti-Social Behaviour in Society

3h

Unit 4: Theories of Attribution

3 study hours
  • •Study the theories of attribution.
  • •Focus on dispositional attribution.
  • •Understand the covariation model of attribution.
Week
12

Module 2: Theories of Anti-Social Behaviour in Society

6h

Unit 5: Social-Psychological contexts of Genocide and Ethno-national conflicts

3 study hours
  • •Study the social-psychological contexts of genocide and ethno-national conflicts.
  • •Focus on socio-cultural determinants.
  • •Understand psychological determinants.

Unit 6: Social-Psychological determinants of racism

3 study hours
  • •Study the social-psychological determinants of racism.
  • •Focus on nationalism and racism.
  • •Understand property and racism.
Week
13

Module 2: Theories of Anti-Social Behaviour in Society

3h

Unit 7: Social Psychology of Terrorism

3 study hours
  • •Study the social psychology of terrorism.
  • •Focus on general features of terrorism.
  • •Understand terrorist strategies.

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