Module LLLS0197: FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY

Department: FOUNDATION YEAR [Queen's Campus, Stockton]

LLLS0197: FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY

Type	Open	Level	0	Credits	10	Availability	Available in 2005/06	Module Cap	None.	Location	Queen's Campus Stockton

Prerequisites

• None.

Corequisites

• None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None.

Aims

• To provide students with a general introduction to the psychological processes underlying human behaviour.
• to provide an awareness of the diversity, applications and limitations of psychological knowledge.
• to familiarise students with the scientific approach to collecting and interpreting data.

Content

• What is psychology? Introduction to perspectives and research methods.
• Introduction to learning and memory.
• Introduction to social psychology.
• Introduction to child development.
• Class practical.
• Writing a research report.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the module students will have acquired the knowledge to be able to:
• show an appreciation of the nature of psychological theories.
• display an understanding of psychological processes (e.g. memory) at the level of the individual.
• display an understanding of the social and cultural influences on human behaviour.
• display an understanding of the stages of cognitive and social development relating to children.

• By the end of the module students will have acquired the skills to be able to:
• design, carry out and evaluate a psychological investigation.
• write up a research report.

• By the end of the module students will:
• be able to communicate effectively in writing
• have improved their own learning and performance
• be able to demonstrate problem solving skills
• be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Theory, initial concepts and research techniques will be introduced during lectures and demonstrations.
• Much of the learning, understanding and consolidation will take place through the use of structured exercises, group work, discussions and library assignments during tutorials and students' own time.
• Knowledge and understanding of concepts will be assessed by a variety of assignments including a research project and a written assignment.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total/Hours
Lectures	11	Weekly	2 hours	22
Tutorials	8	Weekly	1 hour	8
Practicals	3		1 hour	3
Preparation and Reading				67
Total				100

Summative Assessment

Report on a psychological investigation (60%); one 1500 word essay (40%)

Formative Assessment:

Throughout the course exercises and library research will be undertaken. Comments are fed back to individuals and the group

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■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University