Postgraduate Course: Conceptual and Theoretical Psychology (CLPS11053)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | This option will consider key approaches and concepts in psychology and focus on everyday issues and mental health. The course will be split into two parts. The 5 tutorials running in Semester 1 will each focus on an important historical movement within psychology and make connections with the other course options within the programme. Semester 2 will focus on psychological literacy and will examine how psychological concepts and methods have application to everyday settings, with a focus on understanding mental health. Throughout the tutorials discussion will demonstrate that mental health is influenced by many psychological factors, including: biological factors, cognitive and developmental processes, social contexts and individual differences. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
88 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Formative assessment will involve class activities where students receive tutor and peer feedback on a presentation during week 6 of each semester.
Summative assessment will comprise two 2,000 word essays:
1) A critical overview of key psychological theories and concepts (submitted at the end of semester 1)
2) A reflective essay considering the role of psychology in an area of mental health (submitted at the end of semester 2)
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of psychology as a science.
- Demonstrate psychological literacy in all aspects of students¿ lives.
- Demonstrate critical reflection on how psychological perspectives can aid our understanding of mental health and illness.
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Reading List
Fancher, R.E. & Rutherford, A. (2011). Pioneers of Psychology: A History (Fourth Edition). W.W. Norton & Co.
Gross, R. (2012). Key Studies in Psychology (Sixth Edition). Arnold Publication.
Hunt, M. (2007). The Story of Psychology. Anchor.
Benjamin, L. T. Jr (2006). A Brief History of Modern Psychology. Wiley-Blackwell.
The Psychologist (various articles)
Brysbaert, M. & Rastle, M. (2009). Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
Meltzoff, J. (1998). Critical Thinking about Research: Psychology and Related Fields. Washington: American Psychological Association.
Cromby, J. Harper, D., & Reavey, P. (2013). Psychology, Mental Health and Distress. Palgrave Macmillan.
The Psychologist (selected articles) |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Joanne Williams
Tel: (0131 6)51 6339
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Course secretary | Mrs Lorna Sheal
Tel: (0131 6)51 3970
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