Undergraduate Course: Psychology Literature Review (PSYL10081)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Psychology |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Students will either suggest their own topic or choose from a selection of topics provided by teaching staff. The topic must be one for which there is either an existing psychological literature or one in which they can use their psychology background to inform them of progress in the topic. Assessment is by means of a 5000 word critical review. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Psychology 2 (PSYL08002)
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should have at least 3 Psychology courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
There are no scheduled hours. Students meet with their supervisor for 3 tutorials, normally in weeks 3, 5, 7. |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Use of bibliographic databases to identify a core literature to review; to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of different methodologies in research; to critically appraise an area and suggest profitable avenues for future research. |
Assessment Information
| 5000 word review (100%) |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Students should collect a Literature Review choice form from the PPLS library, 7 George Square. Choices should be listed in order of preference (from different supervisors) and the form submitted via a box in the same library by 12 noon on Thursday of Week 1 (Semester 1). Please note Ordinary degree students should seek permission from the Course Organiser if they wish to enrol on this course.
Topics offered by staff will be available on the Psychology website. |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Thomas Bak
Tel: (0131 6)50 9861
Email: thomas.bak@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Fiona Graham
Tel: (0131 6)50 3440
Email: F.Graham@ed.ac.uk |
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