Learning Outcomes:
- Appreciation of the added value of concepts from psychology to the study of politics
- Extensive knowledge of concepts and methods applied in political psychology
- Understanding of the psychological foundations of various types of political behaviour, such as voting, elite decision-making, or dissent
- First-hand experience in empirical research
- Teamwork skills
Indicative Module Content:
Introduction to key concepts of psychology
Discussion of political behaviour as varied as voting, elite decision-making, and political dissent
Analysis of data from experiments, surveys and interviews