PSYCHOL 4304 - Advanced Psychology in Society

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2018

The aim of this course of seminars is to encourage students to develop a critical perspective on the ways in which social identities are constructed and put to use in society. Discussions will concern the impact of psychological theory, research, and practice on the representation of social identities, including gender, in a number of areas, including human development, clinical, education and legal settings. The course will also provide students with insights into modern methodological approaches used to study social identities such as gender.

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Course Details

Course Code	PSYCHOL 4304
Course	Advanced Psychology in Society
Coordinating Unit	Psychology
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 2 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Restrictions	Available to Honours BPsychSc (Hons) students only
Assessment	Assignment worth 40% and final exam worth 60%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Amanda LeCouteur

Dr Amanda Lecouteur
Email: amanda.lecouteur@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate critically psychological approaches used to study topics such as gender and other identities

2. Compare and contrast traditional biological/evolutionary approaches to the human subject with modern social psychological approaches

3. Evaluate critically the implications of modern social psychological theory for understanding the development of social identities throughout the lifespan

4. Examine critically how identity discourse surrounding such topics as gender is put to use in applied settings (e.g., in clinical, educational, health and legal)

5. Review critically the methodological approaches to the study of social identities

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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

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Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3,4,5
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,3,4,5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1,2,3,4,5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,2,3,4,5
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1,2,3,4,5
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1,2,3,4,5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

None required

Recommended Resources

Barr Smith Library - Psychology on the Web

The Library is a major resource centre for students. The Research Librarian for Psychology, Maureen Bell, provides some useful information through the Internet at http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/psychology. The website contains a list of databases, links to tutorials and help with seraching methods.

For aditional information regarding recommended resources please refer to the Honours Programm Handbook at the following link:

http://health.adelaide.edu.au/psychology/current-student/forms-handbooks
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This copmponent of the course involves compulsory attendance at a series of research training seminars. The rest involves independent student learning, consultations with supervisors and the course co-ordinator.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Lectures: 6 x 2 hours = 12 hours
Mid-semester exercise: 26 hours
Exam preparation: 25 hours
Independent reading: 90 hours
Final exam: 3 hours

Total: 156 hours

Learning Activities Summary

Week 1   Topic 1   TBA
Week 2   Topic 2   TBA
Week 3   Topic 3   TBA
Week 4   Topic 4   TBA
Week 5   Topic 5   TBA
Week 6   Topic 6   TBA

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Assessment Detail

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M11 (Honours Mark Scheme)
Grade	Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade	Reported on Official Transcript
Fail	A mark between 1-49	F
Third Class	A mark between 50-59	3
Second Class Div B	A mark between 60-69	2B
Second Class Div A	A mark between 70-79	2A
First Class	A mark between 80-100	1
Result Pending	An interim result	RP
Continuing	Continuing	CN

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