PY2D1M-Developmental & Social Psychology 1 for MSc Speech & Language Therapy
Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level:
I (Intermediate)
Terms in which taught: Autumn
Module Convenor: Dr
PM
Riddell
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2008/9
Email: p.m.riddell@reading.ac.uk
Aims:
The aims of the module are that the student should gain an understanding of theory and research on cognitive development from infancy to later childhood; and of theory and research in social attitudes and attributions.
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module the student will be able to:
Additional outcomes:
Outline content:
Developmental psychology: cognitive development from infancy to later childhood; theoretical and experimental analysis, applied to topics such as cognition and memory. Social psychology: attitudes; attributions.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
(a) Lectures on developmental and social psychology.
(b) Recommended reading in developmental and social psychology.
Contact hours:
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Lectures | 8 | ||
| Tutorials/seminars | |||
| Practicals | |||
| Other contact (eg study visits) | |||
| Total hours | 8 | ||
| Number of essays or assignments | |||
| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
Assessment:
Examinations
One-hour unseen multiple-choice examination at end of Autumn Term (100%). The examination will require students to show knowledge of both developmental and social psychology.
Requirements for a pass
A mark of 50% overall.
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in August/September: only if mark is below 40%.
Last updated: 22 July 2008