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Undergraduate Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)

Module PSYS1021: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

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

PSYS1021: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Type	Level	Credits	Availability	Module Cap	Location
Tied	1	20	Available in 2010/2011	None.	Queen's Campus Stockton

Tied To

C817: Psychology (Applied)

Pre-requisites

Mathematics GCSE Grade C (or equivalent)

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combinations

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. Revision lectures are provided in the summer term

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge

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

Subject-specific Skills

Emerging understanding of the relationship between theory and data

Key Skills

Developing ability to organise and utilise knowledge
Developing written communication skills

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
One seminar is provided in the academic year to allow students the opportunity to develop their essay writing skills; this seminar is linked to the formative essay for the module
Two virtual seminars are held on DUO (one in the Michaelmas term and one in the Epiphany term) which comprise a MCQ test consolidating the knowledge the students have encountered throughout that term
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
The ability to organise and utilise knowledge is developed through students' preparation for athe formative and summative essays. The essay and examination assess students' abilities to use the knowledge acquired through reading and seminars

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total Hours	Attendance Monitored
Lectures	22	1 per week	1 hour per lecture	22
Seminars	3	2 virtual, 1 staff-led	1 hour	3	Yes
Student Preparation & Reading Time Associated with Formative & Summative Assessed Essays or Other Assignments	35			35
Student Preparation & Reading Time Associated with Contact Hours Listed Above; General Background Reading; Revision for Written Examinations etc.	140			140
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component	Component Weighting	Element	Length/Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Examination	60%	90 minute examination		100%
Essay	40%	1500 word essay		100%

Formative Assessment

One 1500 word essay, one assignment for tutorial presentation

Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.