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SYLLABUS

Psychology 4, advanced level , 30 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Fristående kurs MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Psychology - PSA SUBJECT AREA     COURSE CODE   735A01

AIM OF THE COURSE

On completion of the course, the student should: - independently be able to plan, carry out and, orally and in writing, present a scientific work in one of the subareas of psychology - independently be able to collect, qualitatively and quantitatively process, and in a scholarly way compile data - be able to read, evaluate, critically reflect on and discuss own and others' studies - be able to account for and apply knowledge paradigms and science theoretical paradigms in psychology - be able to account for and use research-ethical principles regarding psychological research.

CONTENTS

Specialisation Course, 10.5 HE credits In consultation with examiner, literature is chosen from a field of psychology, where the students' assignment is to highlight central issues within some subareas and how these issues have been solved methodologically. Philosophy of Science, 4.5 HE credits This module aims for the students to acquire an overview of knowledge paradigms and science theoretical paradigms and their application in psychology. Thesis, 15 HE credits The student should independently in consultation with the supervisor select, delimit and define a psychological problem and highlight it with an adequate method. The work may constitute an expansion of the module Essay on Psychology 3 (or the equivalent). The work should be presented in writing and defended orally.

TEACHING

Parts of the course contents are introduced via lectures. Supervision is provided as support for the thesis work. Seminars, exercises and written assignments may also be included. In addition to this, the student should study independently, individually and/or in groups, and with independent thesis work.

EXAMINATION

Examination, compulsory seminars, compulsory exercises and written assignments. An essay should be written individually and presented and defended in an open seminar, where the requirements that are set for scientific work constitute a basis for discussion. The student should publicly discuss another essay independently. The student should actively participate in at least three additional seminars. The essay grade is based on a balance of the quality of the essay and the quality of the thesis defence and review, where the essay carries the most weight. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course twice are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Passing grade in Psychology, basic course, continuation course and in-depth course, each comprising 30 HE credits (or the equivalent), of which at least 15 HE credits should comprise a degree project at in-depth level. In addition to the above, documented knowledge in Swedish and English is required, equivalent to the general entry requirements for first-cycle studies.

GRADING

A grade of Pass with Credit, Pass or Fail is given for the course

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Psychology 4, advanced level Psykologi 4, avancerad nivå   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IBL - Department of Behavioural Science and Learning             Registrar No: 127/07-41   Course Code: 735A01           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Psychology - PSA                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   A1X   Advanced level     PSA   SA   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2007-04-11