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| Semester | spring semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Natalia Bogatyreva (natalia.bogatyreva@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Conspiracy theories belief can lead to a range of dangerous outcomes, from climate change denial to vaccine hesitancy. Therefore, researchers are striving to identify factors that may drive individuals towards these beliefs. One potential predictor is low social belonging, which might influence conspiracy theories belief. This Master's project aims to explore the relationship between conspiracy theories belief, social belonging, and social exclusion. For instance: • How are social belonging and conspiracy theories belief interconnected? Could a lower sense of belonging lead to stronger conspiracy theories belief, or do these beliefs harm the social connections a person has? • After experiencing social exclusion, is conspiracy theories belief more appealing as a way to restore threatened needs compared to other strategies? • Other questions pertaining to conspiracy theories belief may also be explored following further discussion. |
| Learning objectives | During the first two semesters, students will familiarise themselves with the topic and identify research questions from theory and practice. Preliminary (small-scale) studies will be designed and ran in collaboration, with the results being analysed and written up. This is to provide students with the opportunity to get first-hand practice on experimental research and scientific writing under close supervision, in preparation for the Master thesis. From the third semester onwards, the focus will be on preparing the Master thesis. In addition to acquiring new knowledge, the course aims to equip students with a methodological toolbox allowing to answer many different questions in an empirically sound manner. This toolbox is of great value not only for writing one's own Master thesis, but also for later professional practice outside the university, or a scientific activity within the university. |
| Bibliography | To be determined. |
| Comments | The Master thesis and interaction with the thesis supervisor will be conducted in English. Further information: https://psychologie.unibas.ch/de/fakultaet/abteilungen/sozialpsychologie/lehre/masterprojekte-4213/ |
| Weblink | Mastermatch |
| Admission requirements | Abgeschlossenes Bachelorstudium. Die Auswahl der Masterstudierenden erfolgt primär auf Basis des Inhalts und der Qualität der im Mastermatch eingereichten Motivationsschreiben. Auswahlkriterien bei Überbelegung: 1) Masterstudierende der SWE-Vertiefung 2) Masterstudierende der KPN-Vertiefung |
| Course application | Die verbindliche Vergabe der Masterprojekte wird über den Mastermatch geregelt. Ab dem 1. Juni können die für das Herbstsemester zur Auswahl stehenden Masterprojekte über den Mastermatch eingesehen werden (aktivierter VPN erforderlich). Ab dem 1. September sind Anfragen zur Aufnahme in Masterprojekte via Mastermatch möglich. Die Zuteilung durch die Dozierenden erfolgt ab dem 1. September bis zum Semesterstart. Auf dem Mastermatch werden nur Masterprojekte aufgeführt, die neue Studierende aufnehmen (Anzahl gemäss Angabe). NACH der Zusage durch Dozierende kann das betreffende Masterprojekt via services.unibas.ch belegt werden. Weitere Angaben finden sich auf der Website der Fakultät für Psychologie. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 14.00-15.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Comments | Individual appointments by arrangement with the lecturer. |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 18.03.2024 | 14.00-15.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Monday 25.03.2024 | 14.00-15.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Monday 01.04.2024 | 14.00-15.00 | Ostern |
| Monday 08.04.2024 | 14.00-15.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Monday 15.04.2024 | 14.00-15.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Monday 22.04.2024 | 14.00-15.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Tuesday 30.04.2024 | 13.00-14.30 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Monday 06.05.2024 | 14.00-15.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Monday 13.05.2024 | 14.00-15.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Monday 20.05.2024 | 14.00-15.00 | Pfingstmontag |
| Monday 27.05.2024 | 14.00-15.00 | Missionsstrasse 64a, Seminarraum 00.002 |
| Modules |
Module: Master's Project in Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience (Master's Studies: Psychology) Module: Master's Project in Social Psychology, Economic Psychology and Decision Science (Master's Studies: Psychology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Psychology, studiendekanat-psychologie@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Psychology |