The History and Method of Psychology (BPS120)


Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

BPS120

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Content

This course provides an introduction to general concepts and issues related to the science of psychology, its historical development and use today. Central topics include: the history of psychology, central theories and concepts, and how they have developed; its relationship to other scientific disciplines and its practical applications, both past and present.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

On successful completion of this course, students will

  • have broad knowledge of the classic issues in psychology and the history of the field from 1879 to the present day
  • have broad knowledge of the various main directions in psychology, their similarities and differences
  • have knowledge of different areas of technology and society where psychology is used, with a focus on the digital revolution, social media, artificial intelligence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and changes in work and society

Skills

On successful completion of this course, students will

  • be able to reflect on certain important historical developments in psychology as a discipline and science
  • be able to recognise the use of psychological theory and empirical data in various areas, especially within digitalisation, social media and artificial intelligence

General competencies

On successful completion of this course, students will

  • be able to disseminate key knowledge related to the history of psychology
  • be able to identify the application of central theories and empirical data in various other fields

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades None permitted

Students who have not passed either the ordinary or the new and postponed exam, are referred to the next ordinary exam. Students must take the exam according to any new and revised course description for the course, but decide for themselves whether he/she wants to follow teaching in the new exam semester.

Coursework requirements

Compulsory seminar

All of the compulsory activities must be approved in order for the student to be eligible for examination. Approval/non-approval of compulsory activities is announced on Studentweb, normally no later than 7 days before the examination. Students who lack approval of one or more compulsory activities will be withdrawn from the examination.

Compulsary activities:

  • Seminars: Preparation for, attendance and participation in five seminars. Students who have less than 75% attendance at the seminars lose the right to take the examination, regardless of the reason.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Aleksandra Sevic

Study Program Director:

Muriel Marisa Katharina Bruchhage

Method of work

The teaching consists of lectures and seminars.

  • Students are expected to prepare for lectures by reading relevant literature. The recommended reading is indicated in the lecture plan.
  • In seminars, the different theoretical topics and methods are presented using a variety of different learning activities. The seminars will also be used to analyse and discuss various technological methods, such as Design Thinking, in the light of classic psychological concepts and empirical data.

Open for

Psychology - Bachelor's Programme
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Social Sciences

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto