Learning objectives
At the end of the course students will be able:
- To know and to recognise psychological, relational, and social content and processes related to identity;
- To compare the theoretical approaches used in the study of self and identity in terms of common elements and differentiation
- To Know the tools used to study the self and identity, and to know how to administer and analyse the results;
- To apply the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired to the challenges posed by post-modern society
Prerequisites
Fundamentals of Social Psychology
Course unit content
The course aims to deepen the psychological, relational and social content and processes related to the self and tothe construction of identity, which will be analyzed according to the approaches developed within social psychology: From cognitive approaches, synthesized in the “cognizer self” metaphor, to the social approaches that emphasize the idea of a socialized self, to the motivational ones that focus on the phenomenological self, to postmodern approaches that support the idea of a dialogic and polyphonic self. Some lessons will be about the changes of the Self in postmodern societies and about the importance that in this age plays the cultural dimension on the one hand, and the possibilities of experimenting with virtual selves on the other hand. A psychosocial analysis of gossip and reputation functions will complete the picture of the topics that will be addressed in the course.
Full programme
- Mancini Tiziana (2010), Psicologia dell’identità. Bologna: Il Mulino.
- Mancini Tiziana (2001), Sé e identità. Modelli, problemi e metodi in psicologia sociale, Roma: Carocci (Introduction and chapter 5).
- Cavazza Nicoletta (2012). Pettegolezzi e reputazione. Parlare degli assenti. Bologna: Il Mulino.
Bibliography
- Mancini Tiziana (2010), Psicologia dell’identità. Bologna: Il Mulino.
- Mancini Tiziana (2001), Sé e identità. Modelli, problemi e metodi in psicologia sociale, Roma: Carocci (Introduzione e cap. 5).
- Cavazza Nicoletta (2012). Pettegolezzi e reputazione. Parlare degli assenti. Bologna: Il Mulino.
Teaching methods
Videotapes, lectures, seminars
Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation of the knowledge acquired consists of a written exam with ended and open questions. Students will demonstrate to understand and to be able to apply the fundamental concepts to issues faced in the course.
The oral exam is optional; students who have reached a vote of at least 24/30 at the written test may request it.
The results of the written exam will be published on the Esse3 portal within one / two weeks of the exam date. The students will be able to view the exam, after appointment with the teacher.
Other information
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