Postgraduate Course: History of Unorthodox Psychology (PSYL11063)
Course Outline
| School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Psychology |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course explores the history of unorthodox psychological knowledge. Phrenology, Mesmerism, Spiritualism, Psychical Research and Parapsychology (sometimes called ?Psychology?s occult doubles?) have been controversial areas in the history of Psychology. But why were they so controversial, and what were the controversies really about? We will consider key historical and conceptual issues in Psychology by examining the disputes over scientific status, the various attempts by both sides to convince the scientific community and the public, and the role of the mesmerists, mediums and mindreaders who demonstrated extraordinary psychological abilities. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Block 3 (Sem 2), Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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| Central | Lecture | | 1-5 | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: the historical development of (orthodox and unorthodox) psychology; the problem of demarcation in science and the concept of boundary-work; the role of social processes in the construction of psychological and scientific knowledge; the contribution of history to our understanding of psychology. |
Assessment Information
| One 3000 word assignment |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Keywords | History of Psychology; Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology; Parapsychology |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Peter Lamont
Tel: (0131 6)50 3372
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Course secretary | Miss Toni Noble
Tel: (0131 6)51 3188
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