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| PSYC1131-2 | Psychology
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
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| Lecturer : | Anne‑Marie Etienne |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Psychology :
- Definition, objectives, key concepts and contemporary psychological approaches
Social psychology :
- Attitudes, stereotypes, social influences, interpersonal relationship and behavior in groups
Environmental psychology :
- Definition and key concepts |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To acquise basic knowledge in social psychology in order to take into account the psychological factors in the understanding of economical, political and social areas.
Through this material :
- expand in accordance with accuracy and rigor of general education students in the field of general psychology
- take into account the perception of each, face of psychological and social mecanisms of everyday life. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The psychology courses will be organized during the first semester of the academic year 2011-2012.
Participation in oral sessions is recommended. Exercises and illustrations are organized during the semester |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Lectures notes will be sent in PDF file format available on the intranet.
Recommended reference books :
- Gerrig, R.J. & Zimbardo, Ph.G. (2008).Psychologie (traduction française dirigée par Serge Nicolas; 18e édition). Paris (France) : Pearson Education.
- Bédart, L., Déziel, J. & Lamarche, L. (2006). Introduction à la psychologie sociale. Vivre, penser et agir avec les autres. (2e édition). Saint-Laurent (Québec, Canada) : édition du renouveau pédagogique. Inc.
- Gosling, P. (1996). Psychologie sociale - Tome I. L'individu et le groupe. Paris(france) : édition Bréal |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written examination in january, june and august (open questions). |
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Contacts :
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| Contact: Yolande GERARD :04/366.22.72 |
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