1. General and specific objectives of the course

To show students the principles and psychological foundations of tolerance, the questions of power and identity in Europe. To reveal the characteristics of categorization, stereotypes, prejudice, conformity and adaptation, based on the events of the 1920s and 1930s in Germany. To show the socio-psycological roots of prejudice and discrimination of today’s Hungary.

2. Contents of the course

An individual in the society: own group, creative role fulfillment, stereotypes, conformity and identity. The notion of tolerancie. Nationalism, power and identity in Europe, the emergence and socio-psychological characteristics of racism. The psychological roots of evil, pogroms in Europe. The holocaust and the national amnesia. Political opposition as a civilian way of life. Autonomy. The conscience of the world.

3. In-semester evaluation

Preparing a collection of materials that shows the changes of the student’s own personality. The book is to be used as a guideline.

4. Required external field practice: -

5. Required and recommended literature

Gáspár Zsuzsa (szerk.): Szemtõl szemben a történelemmel és önmagunkkal. Korona Nova Kiadó, Budapest, 1997.

Csepeli György: Szociálpszichológia. Osiris Kiadó, Budapest, 1997.

Gordon V. Allport: Az elõítélet. Gondolat Kiadó, Budapest, 1997.

6. Equipment required: suitable classroom