Module PSYS1021: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Department: Psychology (Applied Psychology) [Queen's Campus, Stockton]

PSYS1021: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Prerequisites

• Mathematics GCSE Grade C (or equivalent).

Corequisites

• None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None.

Aims

• The aim of this Level 1 introductory course is to allow students to acquire a broad foundation of knowledge in the core areas of developmental and social psychology.

Content

• The course is divided into four main sections: social perception, social interaction, cognitive development and social development. Each section introduces and explores central issues, covering history, empirical findings and their theoretical, interpretation. Each term a 'virtual seminar' on DUO allows students to test their knowledge of the material covered. This is followed-up by a seminar with a member of staff in which remaining areas of difficulty are addressed. Revision lectures are provided in the summer term.

Learning Outcomes

• Acquisition of knowledge of the areas of social and developmental psychology.
• Detailed understanding of some sub-areas of social and developmental psychology.

• Basic understanding of the relationship between data and theory.

• An ability to organise and utilise knowledge.

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

• Student acquisition of a broad range of knowledge relating to social and developmental psychology is facilitated by the material covered in lectures and seminars, and the provision of appropriate reading lists. Assessment of the breadth and depth of this knowledge is achieved via the summative essay and the summer examination.
• Detailed understanding of some sub-areas of social and developmental psychology is supported by elements of lecture content which use examples to provide more detail about selected topics and issues. Seminars further emphasise these selected examples and give students the opportunity to understand some of the methods employed, and data collected, in more detail.
• The ability to organise and utilise knowledge is developed through students' preparation for and participation in seminars. The essay and examination assess students' abilities to use the knowledge acquired through reading and seminars. Seminar activities guide students' emerging understanding of the relationship between data and theory by providing examples of methods and issues arising from these and how these relate back to theory.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

One 1500 word essay, one assignment for tutorial presentation

■ 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