Subject description SGT2100

In this course, students will gain knowledge about how people in social groups influence and are influenced by each other, and how the individual's attitudes, thoughts and behavior can be understood in light of the social context.

The course will also provide knowledge of and skills in leadership and development of groups and teams.

Knowledge

The student ...

• has knowledge of and can account for key concepts and theories in social psychology
• has knowledge of and can account for social psychology in a historical perspective, and has insight into key empirics in the field
• has insight into how the individual's behavior, attitudes and motivation are affected by the social interaction
• has insight into how the individual creates his or her understanding of reality on the basis of the social context the individual is part of
• has knowledge of the prerequisites for groups to be effective and well-functioning
• has knowledge of theories and perspectives on the establishment, development and maturation of groups and teams
• has insight into how work in teams can affect the individual positively and negatively
• has knowledge of the leader's role in teams, and theories of team leadership

Skills

The student ...

• can apply various social psychological theories to understand and analyze issues and areas of development in organizations
• can propose action points based on current theory and research in order to improve and develop teams in organizations
• can use acquired knowledge to understand and analyze management and employee behavior in groups and teams
• can use their knowledge to be critical in choosing methods and tools for team development
• can use their knowledge to support team leaders in their work

General competence

The student ...

• has the ability to understand and convey knowledge about how social interaction affects individuals, team and group dynamics, and the interaction in the organization
• has an understanding of and can assess how different development areas in teams and the organization can be improved on the basis of current theory and research in social psychology
• has the ability to reflect on their own professional and personal development, and is self-regulated in the learning process
• can plan and carry out professional work and processes that extend over time, individually and in collaboration with others
• exchanges views and experiences with others, and through this contributes to the development of good practice

Bachelor in HR, Organisational Psychology and Management

Double Bachelor in HR and Industrial Organisational Psychology

The scheduled teaching is set up with lectures, supervision and discussions, with a focus on the students working in groups in academic discussions and written, academic work. The course will facilitate reflection and evaluation of students' experiences of establishing and collaborating in groups.

Teaching / supervision / organized group work - 70 hours

Self-study, individually and in groups - 230 hours

Exam - 30 minutes

Recommended use of time in total - 300 hours and 30 minutes

Practice-related exercises will be used for the development and implementation of team and group processes.

Verifiable coursework requirements: one or more assignments that must be collectively approved

Individual qualification: G/IG (approved/not approved)

Execution: Individual and in group

Verifiable (right of appeal): Yes

Coursework requirements is to be handed or conducted in accordance with information given by the lecturer and carried out within the duration of the course, as well as registered as approved/not approved at least two weeks before the exam/exam period.

Approved coursework requirements grant students permission to take exams. Unapproved coursework requirements results in the student’s withdrawal from the exam.

Exam: Individual oral examination

Duration: 30 minutes

Grading scale: The Norwegian grading system uses the grades scale A - F, where A is the best grade, E is the lowest pass grade and F is fail.

Weighting: 100 % of the overall grade

Support materials: Presentation tools (example PowerPoint, notes)

Re-sit coursework requirements: submit one or more assignments

Re-sit exam: 30 minutes individual oral examination