Understand the different parental influences of psychology and sociology on social psychology; understand the various types of social psychology and their historical origins; understand the different methods used by the types of social psychology

Become familiar with the major substantive areas in current sociological social psychology and be able to describe the major issues in the sub-field

Write a critique of a substantive work in the area of social psychology and relate it to other literature in the area

propose a research project in a substantive area of social psychology including a critical review of the sutstantive area and a research method that would examine the area

Build analytical and writing skills