Core Module Information
Module title: Contemporary Challenges to Psychology

SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: PSY07105
Module leader: Mirona Gheorghiu
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Psychology
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

In this module, you will explore the impact of contemporary social and political challenges to the development of Psychology as a discipline, but also on us as individuals and societal members. In particular, we will be asking questions about how the latest developments in AI are likely to shape the kinds of questions psychologists will be asking, and how the use of AI will affect our own psychological development in terms of cognition, emotions and social behaviour. We will also take a critical view of contemporary Psychology by discussing it as an outcome of coloniality and the politics of race, gender, class and sexuality amongst others. The module will end by considering recent developments in indigenous psychologies, a way of doing psychological research that is sensitive to local, regional contexts outside of Western cultures. By focussing on indigenous philosophies and concepts, these challenge ultimately the hegemony of contemporary Psychology in explaining the human mind and behaviour. The module will be delivered through face-to-face lectures and tutorials facilitated by staff members. The tutorials will concentrate on one aspect of the lecture, encouraging discussions and debate. At the end of this module, you will have developed a number of skills that you can apply beyond academia such as critical and analytical skills, critical self-reflection, presentation skills and working with others in small groups.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify the potential effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on psychological development, society and Psychology as a discipline

LO2: Explain how coloniality and the politics of race, gender, class, and sexuality have shaped the development of contemporary Psychology

LO3: Extend your knowledge of Psychology by exploring research developments in indigenous psychologies

LO4: Apply knowledge from the module to understand how AI, your own gender, class, race, sexuality and cultural values have shaped your subjective experiences and psychological development

LO5: Develop your presentation skills by communicating your ideas effectively to an academic audience, and engaging in a formal assessment of your peers' presentations

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment

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