Module Provider: |
Psychology |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
H (Honours) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
EK
Farran |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Module version for: |
2006/7 |
Aims:
To enable students to study chosen areas of Psychology in depth; to give them experience of critical evaluation of selected topics in those areas; to give them experience of current research being undertaken in the department; to help them develop the ability to study independently. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module the student will be able to demonstrate a depth of knowledge in their selected subject area such that they can write knowledgeably and critically about this in examinations. |
Additional outcomes:
Students will gain experience from participating in evaluative discussion in research and theory in large and small groups and will be asked to write a summary of a research paper for possible oral or visual presentation. |
Outline content:
5 3-hour seminars. This course will use lectures, student-led presentations, discussions, guided reading and small work-groups. Topics will be based on three groups: typically developing infants and children, individuals with Williams syndrome, and individuals with autism. You will learn about the development of visuo-spatial processing in these groups, with specific emphasis on visual perception (local and global processing, visual illusions, visual search) and face recognition. Methodological difficulties in studying atypical populations will also be discussed. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Lectures, seminars, interactive discussions, and student presentations. |
Contact hours:
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| Tutorials/seminars |
15 |
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| Total hours |
15 |
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Oral presentation if assigned for this module. |
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Assessment:
Coursework
1.7% of the credit will be contributed by an average mark for all presentations given within all optional modules.
Penalties for late submission:
In accordance with University wide policy.
Relative percentage of coursework: 1.7%
Examinations
Examination in Summer Term. No of hours 1½. This contributes 98.3% of the overall assessment.
Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40% overall
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in Aug/Sept |
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