Course: Introduction to the Study of Psychology

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Course title Introduction to the Study of Psychology
Course code PCH/BUSTP
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 Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Viktorová Lucie, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Šucha Matúš, doc. PhDr. 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 Working with electronic sources Tips for studying and mental hygiene Basics of first aid The course includes a block teaching of the first aid course, which takes place on a set day in the timetable.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Demonstration
  • Attendace - 25 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 15 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 10 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 - orientetion in the academic field and ethics -the ability to cite correctly and avoid plagiarism - basics of first aid provision
Prerequisites
Interest in the field, presence at the lecture

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Written exam

Class attendance + the basics of first aid are tested in a written exam.
Recommended literature
  • Číková, Z. a kol. (2012). První pomoc I - Pro studenty zdravotnických oborů ? 2., přepracované a doplněné vydání. Praha.
  • Kolařík, M. a kol. (2012). Manuál pro psaní diplomových a bakalářských prací. Olomouc.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Psychology (2019) Category: Psychology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter