PSY6482 - Changing the World

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Apply psychological knowledge and understanding to a set of complex real-world problems.
Provide evidence-based plans for effecting positive change, bringing to bear a range of psychological literacy skills.
Work as an effective team member to take on team roles, contribute to discussion and plan and be aware of interdependence with others in the learning process.

Content:

This module focuses on the application of knowledge and understanding of psychology to real-world problems and the development of evidence-based solutions in order to effect positive change.

Drawing on their own psychological literacy, students will work to bring to bear concepts from such areas as community psychology, environmental psychology, cross-cultural and international psychology to demonstrate how they can change the world for the better.

Issues to be explored might include such topics as bullying at school or in the workplace; building relationships between individuals and community groups; promoting participation and diversity within organizations, or communities; advising individuals or groups how to change their environment so that it becomes more stimulating and less stressful; how to use psychology to encourage a positive relationship between individuals and the natural world; promoting social change; encouraging healthy behaviours; tackling social isolation.

The aim is to provide a rich and engaging variety of topic areas. There will also be scope for students to select their own broad areas of interest.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Workshop time will include lectures to introduce core concepts and will involve students undertaking activities and discussions to apply concepts to real-world issues.

Workshops
Hours: 30
Intended Group Size: 50

Guided independent study
Hours: 170

Further details relating to assessment
The assessment will comprise one Poster (group) and one Essay (individual). The topics for the Poster will be negotiated by students in their groups. The topic for the essay will be developed from the material covered in the lectures. The assessment of the group presentation will incorporate peer-rated assessment of each individual student’s contribution..

Assessment:

001 Group Poster; 1,000 words; mid sem 1 50%
002 Essay 2,500 words; end of sem 1 50%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Christopher Lewis
Level - 6
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6S1

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