Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide an opportunity to study historical, conceptual, and philosophical issues in Psychology. Students will study issues in the philosophy of science, such as epistemology, human consciousness, intention, determinism, and the mind-body problem. Students will explore attempts to develop unifying theories in psychology. All classes and assessments for the unit will be in Session 1.
Unit content
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
Learning outcomes and graduate attributes
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | use reasoning and evidence to recognise, develop, defend, and criticise arguments and persuasive appeals | Intellectual rigour | ||||||
| 2 | demonstrate an attitude of critical thinking that includes persistence, open-mindedness, and intellectual engagement | Creativity | ||||||
| 3 | promote evidence-based approaches to understanding and changing human behaviour | Ethical practice | ||||||
| 4 | explain the major themes and perspectives of psychology | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
| 5 | demonstrate effective oral communication skills in various formats and for various purposes | Communication and social skills | ||||||
| 6 | write effectively in a variety of formats and for a variety of purposes. | Communication and social skills | ||||||
Prescribed texts
Session 1
- Hergenhahn, BR, 2014, An introduction to the history of psychology, 7th edn, Cengage.
Teaching and assessment
Coffs Harbour
| Teaching method |
| Lecture on-site 2 hours (12 weeks) |
| Workshop on-site 2 hours (12 weeks) |
| Assessment | |
| Presentation | SR |
| Essay | 50% |
| Exam: closed book | 50% |
Fee information
Domestic
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Commencing 2014 Commonwealth Supported only. Student contribution band: 1
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