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Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | TOPICAL CONVERSATIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY | ||
Code | IEEL023 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr IF Schermbrucker School of Psychology I.Schermbrucker@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 4 FHEQ | Summer (June-September) | 5 |
Aims |
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1. To develop confidence in understanding and communicating complex ideas. 2. To develop skills in research and collaborative learning . 3. To introduce students to research and theory of topical issues current in psychology. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will have developed confidence in understanding and communicating complex ideas in written language. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to research a topic within the subject area, be better able to work collaboratively in this research and to produce a piece of work based on that research. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to demonstrate insight and understanding about research approaches and theory of a topical issue current in psychology. |
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(S1) Teamwork |
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(S2) Communication skills |
Syllabus |
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Typical content will include topics such as: Politics and the media Sex specific research (a review of research identifying differences between the sexes) Effective Learning Strategies The Obesity Crisis and the food environment Dirrerent approaches to leadership and their relative merits Current research on aggression. How conflict might be reduced and can we build a peaceful society? Why are people prejudiced against other groups? What are the physchological factors which underpin discrimination and can knowledge of these factors help us to reduce discrimination? How do children learn language? What role do psychologists have to play in reducing crime and catching criminals? What is the nature of human consciousness? |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Seminar |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
12 |
12 | |||||
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Private Study | 38 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 50 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written Essay/Reflection Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Final session | 1000-1200 words | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
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