PSY2008 : Psychological Enquiry 2: Principles of Psychology
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Dr Patrick Rosenkranz
- Owning School: Psychology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
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 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Final Essay |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | Draft Essay |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Present in person |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Non-synchronous online structured learning |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Non-synchronous online structured learning |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Present in person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Synchronous online |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 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). |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | Optional draft essay for formative feedback (1500 words) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The essay assesses the knowledge outcomes of the module, planning and structuring an argument using evidence, critical analysis and discursive writing. Students’ have the option of re-submitting a revised version of the essay.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PSY2008's Timetable