HEN664 Conservation psychology II: New themes

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Šárka Doležalová Křepelková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Jan Krajhanzl, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Renata Svobodová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Bohuslav Binka, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Veronika Išová
Supplier department: Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
each odd Wednesday 11:30–15:00 U33
Prerequisites (in Czech)
HEN627 Conservation psychology
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course follows the course Ecopsychology I and offers insights into new topics and current studies. The aim of the course is to deepen and widen students' understanding of people’s relationship to nature and the environment.
Learning outcomes
Students know the importance of psychological aspects of human-nature/environment interactions.
Students are familiar with theoretical and terminological basis of conservation psychology.
Students are more sensible of people's experiences connected to relationship towards nature.
Students can apply acquired knowledge to environmental education, social marketing campaings and mass communication of environmental issues.
Students can better understand their own relationships towards nature and the environment.
Syllabus
  • 1) Developmental psychology of relationship to nature and the environment (from birth to adolescence)
  • 2) Psychology of relationship to animals
  • 3) Psychology of climate change
  • 4) Psychology of consumer lifestyle
  • 5) The Czechs’ relationship to nature and the environment
  • 6) Experiential ecopsychology (outdoor class)
Literature
    recommended literature
  • CLAYTON, Susan D. and Gene MYERS. Conservation psychology : understanding and promoting human care for nature. Second edition. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell, 2015, ix, 325. ISBN 9781118874608. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, problem tasks solving, experience sharing , discussions, self-experiencing activities, individual readings and homework.
Assessment methods
1. Active attendance at classes (max. 1 absence per 6 classes), 2. Individual preparations for classes and homework (3–4 times per the term), 3. Small tests (3–4 times per the term), 4. Final written exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020.
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