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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Discovering Psychology: History, Concepts and Debates | |||
| Reference | SS2037 | Version | 6 |
| Created | February 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | August 2010 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | February 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To introduce students to the history of psychology and conceptual issues in psychology, and using them to understand the development and nature of contemporary psychological science and practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the scope and defining features of major influences, events, figures and movements in the history of psychology. |
| 2 | Apply their knowledge and relevant presentation skills to convey their understanding in conceptual issues surrounding the history of psychology and implications thereof. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Is Psychology a science? The evolution of Psychological thinking. Debates such as free will, reductionism, nature-nurture, gender, culture, etc.. Controversies and debates. How ethical issues have shaped research. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a mainly lecture based module with supporting seminars/workshops and student-centred learning. The on-campus activities will be supplemented and supported with online activities where appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 24 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 126 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
| Description: | Component 1 will be assessed by written coursework. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2 |
| Description: | Component 2 will be assessed by oral presentation. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| There are two components that each contribute 50% to the module total. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Practical Exam: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | C | E | ||
| B | A | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | D | E | ||
| E | C | C | D | D | E | F | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF 8 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | BENJAMIN, L. (2019). A Brief History of Modern Psychology. 3rd ed. Chichester: Wiley. Earlier editions can be used too. |
| 2 | BRYSBAERT, M. and RASTLE, K., 2013. Historical and Conceptual Issues in Psychology. 2nd ed. Harlow: Pearson Education. |
| 3 | FAIRHOLM, I., 2012. Issues, Debates and Approaches in Psychology. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan. |
| 4 | GOODWIN, C. J., 2012. A History of Modern Psychology. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley. Earlier editions can be used too. |
| 5 | GROSS, R., 2014. Themes, Issues and Debates in Psychology 4th ed. London: Hodder Stoughton. |
| 6 | PICKREN, W. E. and RUTHERFORD, A. 2010. A History of Modern Psychology in Context. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley. |
| 7 | HUGHES, B., 2012. Conceptual and historical issues in psychology. Harlow: Prentice Hall. |