Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2009-2010 (archived)
Module PSYC1061: Classic Papers: A Tutorial Introduction to Psychological Science
Department: Psychology
PSYC1061:
Classic Papers: A Tutorial Introduction to Psychological Science
| Type |
Tied |
Level |
1 |
Credits |
20 |
Availability |
|
Module Cap |
|
Location |
Durham
|
| Tied to |
C800 |
| Tied to |
C817 |
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Excluded Combination of Modules
Aims
- To introduce students to the scientific study of Psychology by studying a set of classic papers in Psychology
- To provide an opportunity for students to discuss psychological research in a tutorial context
Content
- Students will undertake weekly tutorials in Psychology
- Students will attend lectures introducing them to Psychology as a science and instructing them on communicating scientific knowledge in Psychology
Learning Outcomes
- Acquisition of knowledge in core areas of Psychology
- Detailed understanding of some sub-areas within core areas
- Basic knowledge of some key research methods in Psychology
- Emerging understanding of the relationship between theory and data
- Developing ability to organise and utilise knowledge
- Developing written communication skill
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
- The tutorials in this module guide students’ acquisition of knowledge of the relationship between theory and data and some research methods in Psychology. The tutorials will introduce students to core areas of Psychology and more detailed knowledge of some sub-areas. Assessment of this knowledge is provided by the formative essay and examination
- The tutorials develop students’ ability to organise and utilise knowledge and to present that knowledge. In addition, students will prepare and present posters describing one of the papers they have studied
- The lectures will provide specific training in written communication skills, both for the preparation of a short formative essay and the poster. Written communication skills are assessed in the examination
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
| Introductory Lecture |
1 |
Once at the start of the module |
2 hours |
2 |
|
| Skills Lectures |
2 |
Termly |
1 hour |
2 |
|
| Tutorials |
16 |
Weekly in four four week blocks |
1 hour |
16 |
■ |
| Poster Session |
1 |
Once in second term |
2 hours |
2 |
■ |
| Feedback Sessions |
2 |
Weekly in final term |
2 hours |
4 |
|
| Preparation and Reading |
|
|
|
174 |
|
| Total |
|
|
|
200 |
|
Summative Assessment
| Component: Poster |
Component Weighting: 10% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Poster |
n/a |
100% |
Yes |
| Component: Examination |
Component Weighting: 90% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Examination |
2 hours |
100% |
Yes |
The module is formatively assessed by a 1,000 word essay
■ 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
