PSY2008 : Psychological Enquiry 2: Principles of Psychology
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Patrick Rosenkranz
- Lecturer: Dr Laura Wright, Dr Johnny Roughan, Miss Laura Stevenson-Young, Dr Margreet Vogelzang
- Other Staff: Dr Helen St Clair-Thompson
- Owning School: Psychology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
Psychology has a long tradition of enquiry into human behaviour and the mind. Contemporary psychology is incredibly diverse, encompassing a range of perspectives and models of explanation. Psychological Enquiry 2: Principles of Psychology explores some of these different perspectives and the philosophies that underlie them. The aim is to encourage a nuanced insight into the nature of psychological enquiry and thereby develop your psychological literacy and identity as psychologists.
Outline Of Syllabus
Psychological Enquiry 2 is an integrative module that links together many of the other modules that you are studying within your degree by considering underlying conceptual questions. It builds on skills and knowledge that you developed in Psychology Enquiry 1 (PSY 1001) and History of Psychology (PSY 1007).
Themes include:
• The scientific method in psychology
• Postmodernism and social constructionism.
• Free will and consciousness
• Feminist perspectives
• Humanistic psychology
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Final Essay |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Structured research and reading activities |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Workshop |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Writing Workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 27:00 | 27:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures cover the core knowledge content of the module. The structured guided learning allows for practice and development of the academic skills. The scheduled workshops also provides support for the essay writing. Private study and homework will further guide students in developing knowledge and skill outcomes.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | Essay (1500 words). |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The essay aligns with the learning outcomes of the module. Formative feedback on drafts and guidance and training on writing will be given in person in weekly essay clinics.
If the module is failed or deferred students will resit failed or deferred assessments in the same format during the August resit period.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PSY2008's Timetable