PL1S106 - Sociological and Psychological Perspectives 01 Sep 2012 - 31 Aug 2018 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL1S106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Sociological and Psychological Perspectives | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Psychology | ||
| Module Leader: | Rachel Taylor | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2012 | Final Year of Intake: | 2012 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2012 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2018 |
Module Aims
To provide students with an understanding of how sociology and psychology can be integrated to provide an understanding of human behaviour within society.
Content Summary
The overall aim of the module is to introduce students to the concepts of sociology and psychology. This module's aim is to interweave concepts from sociology and psychology so that students gain a sound theoretical and practical understanding of the nature of psychological and social functioning. Students will learn about key issues such as;\r
•\tAttitudes to behaviour;\r
•\tMotivation;\r
•\tPerson perception;\r
•\tStereotyping and inequalities;\r
•\tGender and socialisation;\r
•\tDeviance and stigma;\r
•\t Stress and coping with illness;\r
•\tSocial support;\r
•\tSocial influences on health and well being( social class, gender, race)\r
•\tAttitudes to behaviour;\r
•\tMotivation;\r
•\tPerson perception;\r
•\tStereotyping and inequalities;\r
•\tGender and socialisation;\r
•\tDeviance and stigma;\r
•\t Stress and coping with illness;\r
•\tSocial support;\r
•\tSocial influences on health and well being( social class, gender, race)\r
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Independent Study | 82 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 20 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | On completion of this module the student will be able to:<br />1. Demonstrate an understanding of factors that influence behaviour |
| LO2 | On completion of this module the student will be able to:<br />2. Describe the social and psychological factors which may impact upon health and social well-being |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Group Presentation | 10 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Case Study (CW) 1 | 0 | 2000 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |
| Case Study (CW) 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |