Study Programmes 2015-2016
PSYC1131-2  
Psychology
Duration :
30h Th
Number of credits :
Bachelor in political sciences : general3
Lecturer :
Anne-Marie Etienne
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
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
Health Psychology - Quality of life - Health Behaviors
Learning outcomes of the course :
To acquise basic knowledge in 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.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Ex-cathedra cursus One group exercise
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
The psychology courses will be organized during the second semester of the academic year 2015-2016.
Participation in oral sessions is recommended. Exercises and illustrations are organized during the semester
Recommended or required readings :
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.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Written examination in june and august.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
The course schedule is available via MyULg.
Contacts :
Contact:
ETIENNE Anne-Marie (AM.Etienne@ulg.ac.be)