Introduction to Psychology

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Course ID:	2500-EN_O_01
Erasmus code / ISCED:	14.4 The subject classification code consists of three to five digits, where the first three represent the classification of the discipline according to the Discipline code list applicable to the Socrates/Erasmus program, the fourth (usually 0) - possible further specification of discipline information, the fifth - the degree of subject determined based on the year of study for which the subject is intended. / (0313) Psychology The ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) code has been designed by UNESCO.
Course title:	Introduction to Psychology
Name in Polish:	Introduction to Psychology
Organizational unit:	Faculty of Psychology
Course groups:	obligatory courses for 1 year
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	(not available) Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles: the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS; the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h; 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes; weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS; work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load. view allocation of credits
Language:	English
Type of course:	obligatory courses
Short description:	This course is an introduction to the theories, concepts, and viewpoints that comprise the discipline of psychology, and to the research methodologies used to study these concepts.
Full description:	This course is an introduction to the theories, concepts, and viewpoints that comprise the discipline of psychology, and to the research methodologies used to study these concepts. As you are being introduced to the lecture material you will develop a working vocabulary used in the field along with an understanding of the range of topics that psychologists study and the ways in which they do it. Since we do not have many class sessions and psychology is such a vast discipline, we will not be able to cover everything in-depth. However, you will get the opportunity to discuss and engage critically with the topics covered during the lectures.
Bibliography:	Carlson N.R., Martin, G.N., Buskist, W. (2004). Psychology Edition. Pearson Education Carlson, N.R., Martin, G.N., Buskist, W. (2007). Psychology Edition. Pearson Education Carlson, N.R., Martin, G.N., Buskist, W. (2009). Psychology Edition. Pearson Education Optional: http://www.thepsychfiles.com/
Learning outcomes:	Learning outcomes By the end of the course you will be familiar with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, links to other sciences, empirical findings and historical trends in psychology; you will be able to analyse and evaluate the impact of the various perspectives (biological, intrapersonal [conscious and non-conscious], interpersonal, intergroup) in psychology; explain, describe and follow the process of psychological research; use psychological terminology to account for psychological phenomena; you will gain a strong base for your further, more specialized courses.
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	Assessment methods and criteria Quizzes 30% of your grade will be calculated based on 5 of 6 quizzes held in-class during the semester. They will be made up of multiple-choice and fill in the blank questions, and their purpose is to keep you up-to-date with your readings, to help you prepare for the mid-term and final exams, as well as to develop your fluency with the vocabulary used in the field. Your overall quiz grade will be calculated based on your top five scores, provided that you write all six quizzes. Exam The remaining 70% of your grade will come from a final exam. The exam will be made up of multiple choice questions and a few short-answer open questions. The exam will be based on the lectures, textbook material and additional readings. If for some non-trivial reason, you cannot come to the exam, you must let us know as soon as possible. A make-up exam will be scheduled. Attendance rules Attendance at lectures is mandatory (and attendance will be taken every week), as you will be tested on the material discussed during the lectures, which might not be covered in the textbook. You are allowed to miss 2 classes during the term.

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