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| PSYC0071-2 | Contemporary theoretical discussions in psychology
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Serge Brédart |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| This aim of this class is to make the student familiar with a current theoretical debate in psychological sciences (for instance, the importance of the evolutionary perspective in psychology; the contribution of neuroimagery to our understanding of mind). |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Helping the student to more deeply understand a specific theoretical topic. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| None. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| No. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Students present a talk on a specific current theoretical issue (about max 45 minutes) and have to write an essay of approximately 20 pages on this topic. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| One chapter or a review paper presenting a quick overview of the field and 2-3 empirical papers to present. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| General quality of the oral presentation, content integration, and clarity. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Serge Brédart serge.bredart@ulg.ac.be ou 04-3662015 |
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