Applied Social and Cultural Psychology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSGA2007 | Institute of Work, Organisation and Wellbeing | 2 | 20 | Full Year Malaysia |
- Code
- PSGA2007
- School
- Institute of Work, Organisation and Wellbeing
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year Malaysia
Summary
Applied Social and Cultural Psychology
Target Students
Students from the Faculty, the University, and on exchange. This module has been particularly identified as suitable for year 1, year 2 & year 3 students including those from other schools, faculties, the University and on exchange. Please do note that this a full year module, you are required to completed both semesters.
Classes
- One 2-hour tutorial each week for 6 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 26 weeks
Assessment
- 25% Group Presentation: 1 presentation 30 minutes
- 50% Exam 1 (2-hour)
- 25% Exam 2 (1-hour)
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
This module seeks to develop students' understanding of theories of applied social psychology and the psychological implications of cultural differences. It explores the research method and application of social psychology to a variety of settings in applied areas, and knowledge and understading of key debates/challenges in social psychology. It also examines some of the ways in which human behavior and processes are conditioned by cultural membership. On completion of the module, students will have an overview of fundamental concepts and theoretical perspectives surrounding the study of social and cultural psychology. The module will also facilitate student engagement with findings from both classic and contemporary empirical studies, pertinent to the study of culture and human behavior. Lastly, the module will enable students to better understand and appreciate how cultural differences impact upon relationships in everyday life.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
1. The theoretical underpinnings of areas of research and practice in applied psychology
2. How psychology can help with the development and management of employees in organisations
3. How to the theories and research they study can be used to generate practical advice and interventions
Intellectual Skills
1. The cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis, including the ability to identify assumptions, define terms, etc
2. The ability to create, evaluate and access a range of options and to apply ideas and knowledge to business situations
Professional Practical Skills
1. The ability to apply business and applied psychology models to real-world problems and phenomena
2. Self awareness, openness and sensitivity to diversity in terms of people, cultures, business and management issues.
3. Effective performance within a team environment, incuding leadership, team building, influencing and project management skills
4. The ability to conduct research into applied psychology and/or business and management issues, either individually or as part of a team
Transferable (Key) Skills
1. Effective oral and written communication skills in a range of traditional and electronic media
2. Problem-solving in applied psychology, and being able to integrate applied psychology with management studies
3. Learning to learn and developing an appetite for reflective, adaptive, and collaborative learning
4. The interpersonal skills for effective listening, negotiating, persuasion, and presentation
Conveners
- Mr Kuan Jun Beh