Unit name | Foundations of Psychology |
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Unit code | LANG00033 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | QCA-3 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Andersen |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
IELTS minimum 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5 in writing and 4.5 in all other components or equivalent |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Centre for Academic Language and Development |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The unit is intended to provide students with a broad understanding of the fundamental principles of psychology and will cover three core areas: social, cognitive and developmental psychology.
The aims of the unit are to introduce students to these foundation areas of psychology, to enhance their critical thinking and oral presentation skills in these areas, and to become familiar with contemporary methods and techniques for studying psychology.
On successful completion of this unit, a student will be able to:
Students will attend 3 hours of study per week. Learning is facilitated in small group classroom sessions involving a combination of teacher-led input, combined with discussion about the practical application of the topics and group-based activities which will be increasingly project related. On-line delivery of materials through Blackboard VLE.
Formative assessment:
Summative assessment:
Essential Reading
Banyard, P. and Grayson. A. (2008) Introducing Psychological Research. UK: Macmillan Education UK.
Further Reading
Parker, L., Popov, A. and Seath, D. (2017) Oxford IB Diploma 'Programme': Psychology Course Companion. Oxford: Oxford University Press.