PSYC357
THEORIES OF INTERGROUP REL
Also listed under 2 other titles
- SPEC TOPICS IN PEACE PSYCH
- GENETIC DRAMATISM
- Department
- Psychology
- Terms offered
- 3
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
The psychology of intergroup relations focuses on the nature of groups and their interactions, the causes and consequences of inequality between groups, and the dynamics of prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination in relation to societal structure and institutions. This course provides an overview of the history and development of major theories of intergroup relations in social psychology, including realistic group conflict theory, social identity theory, social dominance theory, and system justification theory. While examining each theory in detail, we will engage with meta-theoretical issues related to the nature of society, levels of analysis, breadth and depth of explanation, and major conflicts and debates. We will also examine how these theories generate empirical research to understand and improve relations between groups. Qualified UG seniors may request instructor's permission to enroll.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2015–2025
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Tue, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM JC343 2025
- Tue, Thu, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM JC203 2008
- Tue, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM JC370 2000
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Andrew L. Stewart (He/Him) | Lecture | 1 | 6 of 15 enrolled | 23958 |
| Fall 2008 | Joseph de Rivera | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 15 enrolled | 25619 |
| Fall 2000 | Bernard Kaplan | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 20 enrolled | 24893 |