Course: Introduction to the Study of Psychology

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Course title Introduction to the Study of Psychology
Course code PCH/DUSTP
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šucha Matúš, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Viktorová Lucie, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Studying psychology at UP - study obligations and documents Study of psychology in general & possibilities of application Studying at a university - basic orientation in the academic sphere Department of Psychology FF UP: History, personnel, technical, temporal, spatial, literary, and teaching capacities Academic ethics, plagiarism and an introduction to working with sources (including AI) and citation managers How to cite correctly + language culture in a professional text Tips for studying and mental hygiene

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 21 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 4 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Familiarization with the conditions and characteristics of psychology study, requirements and available resources.
- basic orientation in study requirements and basic documents - orientation in the STAG system and department/faculty websites
Prerequisites
Interest in the field, presence at the lecture

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar Work

active participation, essay
Recommended literature
  • Lausken, U., Schick, A., Höge, H. (1999). Úvod do studia psychologie. Praha:ISV..
  • Nakonečný,M. (2004). Psychologie téměř pro každého. Praha: Academia..


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