PSYCH 211 : Psychology for Society
Science
2024 Academic Year Term (1241) (30 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
PSYCH 211, "Psychology for Society," offers a foundational exploration of psychology, emphasizing its scientific basis and applications. With a focus on the cultural context of Aotearoa, this course is instrumental in shaping students' understanding of psychology's role in society.
The course begins by introducing the philosophy of science, research methodologies, ethical considerations, and the vital role of statistics in psychological research. These statistical foundations are integrated into multiple modules, enabling students to comprehend research data and both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be equipped to explain psychology's scientific underpinnings, effectively communicate research, understand ethical dimensions, and apply culturally relevant perspectives. These skills are essential for students planning to engage with more advanced studies in psychology, particularly the Stage 3 courses in the Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | People and Place |
| Capability 2: | Sustainability |
| Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 4: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 6: | Communication |
| Capability 7: | Collaboration |
| Capability 8: | Ethics and Professionalism |
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the aims of psychology, its scientific basis, and the key concepts and approaches relating to various areas of applied psychology. (Capability 2, 3 and 4)
- Find, evaluate, and communicate psychology research in an accessible manner (Capability 4, 6, 7 and 8)
- Explain the foundations of psychology research, its outputs, and the role of ethics. (Capability 3, 6, 7 and 8)
- Reflect upon and discuss Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it relates to practice and research in psychology. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8)
- Evaluate, select, and apply appropriate research and models, data collection and analysis techniques in various real-world settings. (Capability 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| Presentation | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| Qualitative Analysis | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| Quiz | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| 4 types | 100% |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||
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Tuākana
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Key Topics
Academic skills; ethics; introduction to applied psychology; psychology research in Aotearoa; Kaupapa Māori research; introduction to qualitative and quantitative research.
Workload Expectations
PSYCH 211 is a 30-point course. It is divided into 12 modules. Each module aligns itself to a week, and students are expected to spend 25 hours per week on module material and learning activities. There is also a study break and quiz preparation period. It is expected that students will continue their studies during these periods.
Learning Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
All course materials, readings and resources are made available via a digital learning tool called Canvas. Zoom, Panopto Video and Microsoft (MS) Teams are utilised for live sessions, recordings and communication.
Student Feedback
During the course Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the staff responsible for the course and staff-student consultative committees.
At the end of the course students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback.
Your feedback helps to improve the course and its delivery for all students.
- Marks for participation
- Make Zoom sessions more interactive
- Increase the visibility of Programme dates
- Increase the visibility of Microsoft downloads
- Simpler onboarding for students to gain access to required electronic resources
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Copyright
The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license.
You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.
The delivery mode may change depending on COVID restrictions. Any changes will be communicated through Canvas.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.