PSY2008 : Psychological Enquiry 2: Principles of Psychology
PSY2008 : Psychological Enquiry 2: Principles of Psychology
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Patrick Rosenkranz
- 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 | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
None
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
None
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
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
At the end of the module you should be able to:
• Compare and contrast different perspectives and explanatory models in psychology.
• Discuss and evaluate challenges and criticisms to mainstream perspectives in psychology.
• Extract essential features of psychology education and reflect upon their meaning for your own personal, professional, and societal lives.
Intended Skill Outcomes
At the end of the module you should be able to:
•Critically appraise different approaches and explanatory models within psychology.
•Write integrative essays in psychology
•Conduct literature searches
•Read psychological papers and summarise findings concisely
•Plan and construct arguments and support these with evidence.
•Synthesize different perspectives on psychological enquiry and integrate these into your own self-concept as developing psychologist.
•Apply meaningful aspects of psychology to your own personal, professional, and societal lives.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Present in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Final Essay |
| 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 | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | Present in person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Synchronous online |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | 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.
Reading Lists
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.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PSY2008's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- PSY2008's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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