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PY3106 - Theoretical Foundations of Modern Psychology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2012 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1 |
Administered by: |
School of Arts & Social Sciences |
This subject will examine the history of psychological thought from its pre-Socratic
beginning (ca. 600-450 B.C.) through to the great schools of psychology in the first
half of the last century. Topics will include: historiography of psychology; philosophy
of psychology; Greek, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance psychologies; empiricism; rationalism;
associationism; mechanism; utilitarianism; naturalism; voluntarism; structuralism;
functionalism; psychoanalysis; behaviourism and neobehaviourism; gestalt psychology.
The subject is not meant simply to imbue in students a "respect for the ancients",
although we shall see that the most profound problems that occupy contemporary psychologists
were anticipated centuries, even millenia, ago. Rather, it is only against the backdrop
of historical/cultural forces that current preoccupations will be seen to make sense
at all.
Learning Outcomes
- critically evaluate conceptual frameworks (paradigms) underlying contemporary theory
and practice in psychology;
- enhance skills in locating, reading and interpreting historical sources relevant to
the discipline;
- gain an understanding of, and appreciation for, the philosophical and life science
roots of contemporary psychology;
- relate the history of psychology to that of other disciplines in the social sciences,
sciences and humanities.
Assumed Knowledge:
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To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points
(four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
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Prerequisites: |
PY1101 OR PY1102 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Aug-2012 |
Coord/Lect: |
Assoc. Professor Kerry McBain. |
Workload expectations: |
- 26 hours lectures - Three days of lectures 23 to 25 July AND three days lectures 24 to 26 September
- 12 hours tutorials - 12 hours tutorials
- 12 hours practicals - 12 hours of practicals
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (25%); presentations (25%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%). |
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
|
Census Date 23-Aug-2012 |
Coord/Lect: |
Assoc. Professor Kerry McBain. |
Workload expectations: |
- 26 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials - 12 hours tutorials
- 12 hours practicals - 12 hours practicals
|
Assessment: |
end of semester exam (40%); quizzes or tests (25%); presentations (25%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%). |
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