Exploring the History and Foundations of Psychology

Course aim

To develop students' critical understanding of the practice of contemporary psychology through examination of the forces that have shaped its history and are shaping its present and future status.

Course content

Students will develop advanced knowledge of psychology through the critical exploration of the history of psychology, contemporary psychology (including psychology in Australia, psychology in the service of the State, psychology and science, psychology and power, and psychology and culture) and current expectations for the future of psychology.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BEHL 2005	Introductory Research Methods

The listed prerequisite plus two Level 2 psychology courses.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	2 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
Online	3 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis, Essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4Y)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.