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PY212: Controversies in Psychology
| Module Title | Controversies in Psychology |
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| Module Code | PY212 |
| Module Tutor | Jonathan Elcock |
| School | Natural and Social Sciences |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass PY101 or pass PY105 or pass PY108 |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This module examines the ways in which psychology interrelates with controversial social issues. Using examples from a variety of issues - such as sexuality, gender, and racism - the module highlights the ways in which the development of theories within psychology is influenced by a range of factors, including political expediency, relationships with other disciplines, and the "psychology" of psychologists themselves. In addition, the module shows the effect psychological theorising has had on the issues under discussion. The focus is on academic theory in psychology, rather than on popular representations of psychology. |
| Indicative Syllabus | A brief history of psychology, highlighting the forces influencing the development of theory in the discipline Methodological issues in psychology, in particular the way in which methodology constrains theory Objectivity and psychology Analysis of a range of social issues, deconstructing psychological accounts within each issue to show how such accounts are derived |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate that they: a) appreciate the way in which the development of theories in psychology is influenced by a range of factors, both internal and external to the discipline b) can engage critically with the subject matter of psychology, showing appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of psychology as a discipline c) can assess the validity of a range of theories in psychology d) can evaluate the reflexive relationship between the discipline of psychology and the issues that the discipline addresses
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| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/student contact 16% Student private study 84% Methods include lectures, videos and group discussions |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 1500 words or equivalent 002: 50% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 1.50 hours |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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