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