PSY221J141 Psychology and public policy

Fakulta sociálních studií
jaro 2014
Rozsah
0/0. 1 kr. Doporučované ukončení: z. Jiná možná ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
Dr. Kai Ruggeri (přednášející)
Garance
Mgr. Zuzana Scott, Ph.D.
Katedra psychologie – Fakulta sociálních studií
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra psychologie – Fakulta sociálních studií
Rozvrh
Pá 11. 4. 15:15–20:15 U32, So 12. 4. 9:45–15:00 U32
Předpoklady
SOUHLAS
Undergraduate level and above are welcomed to attend given that they have completed at least one term each of research methods and statistics. This course will not require quantitative work but students should have a general understanding an appreciation for basic methods in order to engage with the interactive elements. Students must have a good level – or at least confidence – in English, both for listening and participation.
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je nabízen i studentům mimo mateřské obory.
Předmět si smí zapsat nejvýše 30 stud.
Momentální stav registrace a zápisu: zapsáno: 0/30, pouze zareg.: 0/30, pouze zareg. s předností (mateřské obory): 0/30
Mateřské obory/plány
předmět má 17 mateřských oborů, zobrazit
Cíle předmětu
The aim of this course is to understand how psychological research – fundamental, applied and mainstream – is important for making policies at institutional, local, national and international levels. Topics will cover a variety of psychological research fields and how these have been used at addressing issues in Europe and globally. It will also discuss challenges faced in the Czech Republic that may be addressed through research in psychology. Note: this will be a fast-paced, high energy course.
Osnova
  • Crash course in economics for psychologists, Policy and the scientific method, Social psychology and policy in Europe, Education psychology and policy, Clinical psychology and policy, Health psychology and policy Policies for well-being, Psychology and innovation policy, Business psychology and corporate policy, Intervention and problem-solving, Psychology and public policymaking (public lecture – students required to attend)
Výukové metody
Each section of the course will be a mix of teaching and interactive activities. Students will be presented current issues to address based on course teaching, of which some will be specific to the Czech Republic. The public lecture will be an amalgamation of these topics brought together into a general argument.
Metody hodnocení
Students will be assessed on a pass/fail basis, comprehensively covering attendance, participation and performance in the group activity. The group activity will involve each group developing a proposal for how to address an issue in the Czech Republic, each to be reviewed by a faculty panel.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
This course will be taught by a visiting professor. He may be reached in advance of the course at kai.ruggeri@eng.cam.ac.uk. Literature Fava, Giovanni A. "The decline of pharmaceutical psychiatry and the increasing role of psychological medicine." Psychotherapy and psychosomatics 78.4 (2009): 220-227. Patel, V., & Saxena, S. (2014). Transforming Lives, Enhancing Communities—Innovations in Global Mental Health. New England Journal of Medicine. Magill, C., Smith, A., & Hamber, B. (2009). The Role of Education in Reconciliation. The Perspectives of Children and Young People in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Northern Ireland. Lewis, C., Pearce, J., & Bisson, J. I. (2012). Efficacy, cost-effectiveness and acceptability of self-help interventions for anxiety disorders: systematic review. The British journal of psychiatry, 200(1), 15-21. Can leaders be identified by psychometrics? The Economist. http://econ.st/1bUrtfs Hoorens, S., Guerin, B., Ghez, J. J., Schweppenstedde, D., Hellgren, T., Horvath, V., ... & Kobzar, S. (2013). Europe's Societal Challenges. (Summary only: http://bit.ly/1fxQy0N
  • Statistika zápisu (nejnovější)
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