The History and Method of Psychology (BPS120)
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BPS120
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge
On successful completion of this course, students will
- have broad knowledge of the classic issues in psychology and the history of the field from 1879 to the present day
- have broad knowledge of the various main directions in psychology, their similarities and differences
- have knowledge of different areas of technology and society where psychology is used, with a focus on the digital revolution, social media, artificial intelligence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and changes in work and society
Skills
On successful completion of this course, students will
- be able to reflect on certain important historical developments in psychology as a discipline and science
- be able to recognise the use of psychological theory and empirical data in various areas, especially within digitalisation, social media and artificial intelligence
General competencies
On successful completion of this course, students will
- be able to disseminate key knowledge related to the history of psychology
- be able to identify the application of central theories and empirical data in various other fields
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted |
Students who have not passed either the ordinary or the new and postponed exam, are referred to the next ordinary exam. Students must take the exam according to any new and revised course description for the course, but decide for themselves whether he/she wants to follow teaching in the new exam semester.
Coursework requirements
All of the compulsory activities must be approved in order for the student to be eligible for examination. Approval/non-approval of compulsory activities is announced on Studentweb, normally no later than 7 days before the examination. Students who lack approval of one or more compulsory activities will be withdrawn from the examination.
Compulsary activities:
- Seminars: Preparation for, attendance and participation in five seminars. Students who have less than 75% attendance at the seminars lose the right to take the examination, regardless of the reason.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Aleksandra SevicStudy Program Director:
Bianka Anna KarshikoffMethod of work
The teaching consists of lectures and seminars.
- Students are expected to prepare for lectures by reading relevant literature. The recommended reading is indicated in the lecture plan.
- In seminars, the different theoretical topics and methods are presented using a variety of different learning activities. The seminars will also be used to analyse and discuss various technological methods, such as Design Thinking, in the light of classic psychological concepts and empirical data.