Psychology of Ethnic Relations (2026/2027: Semester 2 – Spring)

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Cursusdoel

After completing the course, students are able to


1. Explain how cognitions, behaviour, and social factors influence ethnic relations
2. Critically reflect on and evaluate research and public media claims as they relate to ethnic relations
3. Identify questions that have been left unanswered and formulate novel hypotheses that could be tested with quantitative research methods
4. Apply the knowledge about ethnic relations to concrete intergroup situations
5. Present existing research in an academic way and answer critical questions from the audience


Relationship between tests and course aims
Type of test Course aims Level of testing
Know Understand Apply Analyse Synthesise Evaluate
Presentation 1, 2, 5 X X X X
Midterm exam 1, 4 X X X
Final paper 1, 3, 4 X X X X
Class participation 1, 2, 4 X X X X

Vakinhoudelijk

This course will provide an in-depth understanding of the social psychological aspects of intergroup relations, particularly between majority and minority ethnic groups, although some time will be reserved for studying the relationships between religious groups. The literature focuses on theories and empirical research that deal with factors determining mutual perceptions of ethnic groups and the consequences of these perceptions. Ethnic groups define themselves as different from others in terms of real and imagined cultural and historical factors. At the same time real as well as imagined factors play a role in the nature and dynamics of ethnic relations. The course will cover general psychological processes, but we will also use concrete examples of intergroup conflicts to facilitate the understanding of the theories. We will read literature about self-categorisation processes, group belonging and identification, ethnic threat, stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination. We will consider the main theoretical explanations of negative reactions between ethnic groups and evaluate the empirical evidence. Next to searching for causes of prejudice in the characteristics and perceptions of individuals, we will also examine the role of the wider social context and its implications for social cohesion.
Format
There are two meetings each week; the first meeting usually includes a lecture, and the rest of the time is spent on presentations by students and group discussions. All students are expected to complete the weekly readings and actively participate in the class discussions. Students read the literature and prepare it in a critical way. There are regular student presentations as well as a general class discussions about the main issues. In addition, there will be a mid-term exam and an individual paper in the form of a research proposal. Throughout the course, several sessions are dedicated to guest lectures, (peer) feedback sessions, and interactive group activities

Werkvormen

UCU SSC 3 course

Toetsing

Class participation

Verplicht | Weging 10% | ECTS 0,75

Midterm exam

Verplicht | Weging 30% | ECTS 2,25

Individual paper

Verplicht | Weging 35% | ECTS 2,63

Individual class presentations

Verplicht | Weging 25% | ECTS 1,88

*midterm FEEDBACK*

Niet verplicht

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Er moet voldaan zijn aan de cursus:

En er moet voldaan zijn aan minimaal één van de cursussen:

Voorkennis

Er is geen informatie over benodigde voorkennis bekend.

Voertalen

  • Engels

Competenties

  • Academisch schrijven
  • Debatteren / discoursanalyse
  • Kritisch lezen
  • Onderzoeksvaardigheden
  • Presenteren

Cursusmomenten

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Tentamens

Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus

Verplicht materiaal

  • DIVERSE
    Journal articles that are available via the university library

Aanbevolen materiaal

Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend

Coördinator

dr. B. Martinovic B.Martinovic@uu.nl

Docenten

dr. O. Bilgili o.bilgili@uu.nl

Inschrijving

Let op: deze cursus is niet toegankelijk voor studenten van andere faculteiten, bijvakkers mogen zich dus niet inschrijven.

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