PY2DSP-Developmental and Social Psychology

Module Provider: Psychology
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites: PY1DV Developmental Psychology
Non-modular pre-requisites: For Single Hons and Joint Hons Psychology students only
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: PY2TA Typical and Atypical Development or PY2TA1 Typical and Atypical Development 1 or PY2PS2 Personality and Social Psychology 2 or PY2SD Social and Differential Psychology
Current from: 2020/1

Module Convenor: Dr Thalia Theodoraki

Email: thalia.theodoraki@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:
The aims of the module are that the student should further their understanding of typical development, and how that development is studied, and to familiarize students with theory and research in a selection of core topics in social psychology.

Aims:
Students are introduced to topics in human development in the first term of the module, and social psychology in the second, with the aim of students furthering understanding in both these large fields of psychology.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of theory and research in various aspects of typical human development.


2. Provide constructive critique of selected research studies from the developmental literature.


3. Show knowledge of theory and research in social psychology and individual differences


4. Provide critical evaluation of empirical research and its relationship to theory in soc ial psychology and individual differences

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

Topics covered in the module will be selected from a list such as:

• Perceptual development


• Cognitive development


• Language development


• The self 


• Attitudes and attitude change


• Individual differences in intelligence

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Teaching will be by lecture, supported by online assignments set each week.

Each week's lecture will require reading and private study by the student. Online, weekly assessment of students' understanding of material covered in developmental and social psychology lectures will ensure that students are provided with feedback on their level of understanding in relation to these lectures.

Seminars will allow students an opportunity to discuss t he material covered in lectures and gain feedback on an essay written on topics covered in the module. Blackboard facilitites will include links to off-site multimedia, and a Discussion Board, for interactive off-line discussion between students and staff.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	16	16	2
Seminars	2	2
Guided independent study:	62	62	38
Total hours by term	80	80	40
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written exam	50
Written assignment including essay	30
Set exercise	20

Summative assessment- Examinations:

This module is assessed by a combination of coursework (50%) and examination (50%). The 1.5 hour Summer Exam will require you to answer 2 questions on topics covered in the module: one on Autumn Term topics, one on Spring Term topics.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Coursework includes 1 essay, prepared for your seminar tutor (30%) and continuous online assessment of your understanding of the material covered in lectures (20%). 

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day[1] (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall

Reassessment arrangements:
Re-examination in August/September

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

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Last updated: 4 April 2020