Postgraduate Course: History of Unorthodox Psychology (HTP) (PSYL11043)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Psychology |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This course explores the history of unorthodox psychological knowledge. Phrenology, Mesmerism, Spiritualism, Psychical Research and Parapsychology (sometimes called ?Psychology?s occult doubles?) have been controversial areas in the history of Psychology. But why were they so controversial, and what were the controversies really about? We will consider key historical and conceptual issues in Psychology by examining the disputes over scientific status, the various attempts by both sides to convince the scientific community and the public, and the role of the mesmerists, mediums and mindreaders who demonstrated extraordinary psychological abilities. The course is intended as part of the MSc in the History and Theory of Psychology. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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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 |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Block 3 (Sem 2), Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | David Hume Tower Lecture Theatre A | 2-6 | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | |
First Class |
Week 2, Monday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. David Hume Tower Lecture Theatre A |
Additional information |
Weekly tutorials to be arranged at start of course |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: the historical development of (orthodox and unorthodox) psychology; the problem of demarcation in science and the concept of boundary-work; the role of social processes in the construction of psychological and scientific knowledge; the contribution of history to our understanding of psychology. |
Assessment Information
One 3000 word essay |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Peter Lamont
Tel: (0131 6)50 3372
Email: peter.lamont@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Toni Noble
Tel: (0131 6)51 3188
Email: Toni.noble@ed.ac.uk |
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