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Course Description
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Course Name
Historical and Philosophical Concepts in Psychology
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Host University
Kingston University
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Philosophy, Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Content:
This module will set modern psychology in its historical and philosophical context. Key
scientific ideas and perspectives will be introduced and then applied specifically to
psychology. No previous experience of history or philosophy will be assumed.The content of the module will include historical perspectives of prominent individuals
on science and psychology (e.g., Donders, Wundt, Ebbinghaus, James, Freud, and Jung)
and also broader philosophical movements (e.g., rationalism, empiricism). Having
established such historical issues, contemporary issues in philosophy of psychology will
be developed (e.g., reductionism and biological explanation, realism/anti-realism,
modularity, free will and determinism, consciousness and the mind-body problem).Autumn Semester summary:
? Why study the history of psychology?
? Philosophical influences on psychology
? Physiological influences on psychology
? The new psychology
? Structuralism
? Psychoanalysis
? History of approaches to mental health
? Existentialism and mental health
? Critical psychology I: research methods
? Critical psychology II: social psychologySpring Semester summary:
? Is Psychology a science?
? Qualitative vs. Quantitative methods
? The study of self and identity in historical context
? Functionalism I
? Functionalism 2
? Applied psychology
? Behaviorism I, 2 and 3
? Gestalt Psychology
? Contemporary developments in psychologyTeaching: 1 hour lectures and 1 hour interactive lectures.
Assessment:
STUDY OPTION 1:
? Three 30-item MCQ exams
STUDY OPTION 2/3: MCQ exam.Study Option 1 = Whole Year
Study Option 2 = Autumn
Study Option 3 = Spring/summer
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