A Social Psychology of the Holocaust

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

An advanced social psychology discussion course designed to critically examine the application of social psychological research and theory to the Holocaust. Topics will follow the chronology of the Holocaust and include persuasion and propaganda, group dynamics, stereotyping/prejudice/ discrimination, dehumanization, social support and resilience, social influence, bystanders, altruism, resistance, and social attribution. Prerequisite: Minimum 65% average across completed PSYC courses; 14.0 university credits including PSYC 3016H (or 3015Y); minimum 70% in PSYC 2700H; and at least 1.0 additional PSYC credit at the 3000 level or beyond.