Summer 2025 - PSYC 363 D100
Intergroup Relations (3)
Class Number: 2196
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 12 – Jun 20, 2025: Mon, Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Steve Wright
scwright@sfu.ca
Office: RCB 8308
Office Hours: TBD
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Prerequisites:
PSYC 201 and 260.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Provides an overview of the social psychological study of intergroup relations, considering classic and contemporary theory and research in the field. It includes discussions of the application of these ideas and findings to important social contexts, and explores ways in which the social psychological study of intergroup relations can help us understand and inform efforts to influence relevant social change.
Grading
- Papers and Assignments: 45%
- Mid-term Test: 20%
- Final Exam: 25%
- Weekly (in-class) activities: 10%
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Topics:
We will examine the social psychological processes and the personal and social consequences of topics including: stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination; privilege and disadvantage; economic inequality; sexism; prejudice reduction; and collective action and resistance.
Lectures:
The expectation is that students will attend class in person. While accommodations can be made for a limited number of periodic absences, the course cannot be completed remotely.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Eberhardt, J. L (2019). Biased: Uncovering the hidden prejudice that shapes what we see, think and do. Penguin.
ISBN: 9780735224957
Additional required readings (6-7) will be available through links on the Canvas course page.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.
To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit:
- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.