Overview
This elective will examine selected, topical issues relating psychology to broader social, political and cultural issues. In building on the background developed in the undergraduate curriculum, the unit will seek to locate existing psychological research in a contemporary social context, exploring emerging theoretical developments and reviewing existing controversies. The overarching … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Associate Professor Shamsul Haque
Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Shamsul Haque
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Critically appraise the role of psychology in explaining a range of social, political and cultural issues.
2.
Review evidence and evaluate contentious theories.
3.
Evaluate important ideas in psychology and its role in broader social issues through group discussion.
4.
Develop skills in summarising and presenting ideas in both spoken and written form.
Assessment
1 - Research Symposium
2 - Critical article review (1,000 words)
3 - Essay (2,000 words)
4 - Attendance at 75% of tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Availability in areas of study
Psychology