Study Programmes 2015-2016
PSYC0071-3  
Contemporary theoretical discussions in psychology
Duration :
30h Th
Number of credits :
Master in psychology : general (120 ECTS)3
Master in psychology : general (120 ECTS)3
Master in psychology : general (120 ECTS)3
Master in psychology : general (120 ECTS)3
Lecturer :
Serge Brédart
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
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).
Learning outcomes of the course :
Helping the student to more deeply understand a specific theoretical topic.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
None.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
No.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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.
Recommended or required readings :
One chapter or a review paper presenting a quick overview of the field and 2-3 empirical papers to present.
Assessment methods and criteria :
General quality of the oral presentation, content integration, and clarity.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
Serge Brédart
serge.bredart@ulg.ac.be ou 04-3662015