Syllabus

Short Course Description

This course explores key topics in social psychology from a cross-cultural perspective, emphasizing the unique experiences of Latin American migrants in Israel. By integrating psychology and sociology, students will learn to apply contemporary psychological theories to interpret and evaluate empirical research, translating these insights into the analysis of real-world social phenomena. This approach not only broadens understanding but also fosters critical thinking and analytical skills. The course connects students from Tel Aviv University (Israel), the University of Buenos Aires (Argentina), the Federal University of Bahia (Brazil), and Andr?s Bello University (Chile) through an online platform, promoting international collaboration and networking. Students are encouraged to investigate the social lives of Latin American migrants in Israel and may also explore how emerging digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence are subtly reshaping everyday social interactions, perceptions of AI-driven job displacement, and intimate relationships (e.g., dating apps). Social Psychology provides the analytical framework: its conceptual tools?social cognition, attitude formation and change, social identity, group influence, social representations, and prosocial behavior?function throughout the course as rigorous instruments for examining these phenomena empirically, not as ends in themselves. Research topics should focus on Latin American migrants in Israel and will culminate in cross-cultural research papers, co-authored by students from the participating universities, with the potential for publication in a special dossier of the journal PSOCIAL, edited by the University of Buenos Aires. This provides students with a valuable opportunity to contribute to an academic journal and gain experience in scholarly publishing.