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PSYK4110 - The history of psychology and academic communication

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours E

Course content

The course is an introduction to the historical development of psychology and its central issues. Focus is placed on the emergence of modern psychology during the turn of the 20th century and how the issues explored during this time have contributed to the development of contemporary psychology.

The course also provides an introduction to academic writing and dissemination. Special emphasis is placed on the characteristic elements of established written scientific methods of presentation. Overall, the course provides basic competence for further studies in psychology as a discipline and profession, but also for academic studies in general.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • The student has broad knowledge of the historical development of psychology as a scientific discipline.
  • The student has knowledge of the role of development and change as an important approach to the understanding of psychological phenomena.

Skills:

  • The student can account for similarities and differences between the different historical branches of psychology.
  • The student can reflect on contemporary psychological theories and practices and place these in a historical context.
  • The student can conduct a literature search and find in-depth literature for further reflection.
  • The student can correctly make references according to APA guidelines.
  • The student masters the use of digital reference tools.
  • The student can analyze and relate critically to contemporary psychological theories, discourses and practices, and place these in a historical and scientific theoretical context.
  • The student can reflect on central issues within philosophy and history of science, scientific theory and ethics

General competence:

  • The student can disseminate central course material related to the history of psychology.
  • The student can analyze psychology’s scientific and theoretical foundations, and thereby contribute to innovation in the subject
  • The student can express himself/herself in writing in a way that satisfies basic requirements for scientific standards.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures 2 hours per. week, colloquia.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatorisk innlevering

Further on evaluation

Previously approved mandatory assignments are approved for repeat of exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Clinical Psychology Programme (CPSYR)

Required previous knowledge

None

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
PSY1000 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
PSY1008 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
PSYPRO4110 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
PSY1120 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
PSYK4120 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Psychology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-12-11 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL510 Sluppenvegen 14 1
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2025-05-10 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL111 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 70
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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