Introduction to Psychology 1

Subject guarantor:

Eva SLAVÍKOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Eva SLAVÍKOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

In the course students acquire an overview of the basic concepts of general psychology (discovery of the human, motivation, emotion), which are related to its investigation, self-discovery in the study discipline „Dialogue with and Internal Partner.“

Mode of study:

Group class lead by an instructor, who introduces students to the given topics through presentation, moderated discussion and discussion, exercises and independent participation of the students.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No requirements.

Recommended optional programme components:

Course contents:

Students are introduced to the basic concepts of general psychology through presentations and practical tests. Questions regarding perception, recognition, learning, imagination, motivation and emotion are related to their personal experience in individual study disciplines, primarily internal dialogues but also in life's situations. Introduction to general psychology assists in a theory review of the study and a greater view into psychological substance.

Recommended or required reading:

Gillernová, I. (2000). Slovník základních pojmů z psychologie. Praha: Fortuna

Hunt, M. (2000). Dějiny psychologie. Praha: Portál

Nakonečný, M. (1995). Lexikon psychologie. Praha: Vodnář

Plháková, A. (2004). Učebnice obecné psychologie. Praha: Academia

Plháková, A. (2006). Dějiny psychologie. Praha: Grada

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Instruction takes places in various forms: presentation, discussion, exercises, independent student work.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on class attendance (70%) and completion of the semester paper on a recommended or selected topic (30%).

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Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Teorie a kritika (Bc.) (optional subject)
• Teorie a kritika (Mgr.) (optional subject)
• Herectví se zaměřením na autorskou tvorbu a pedagogiku (Mgr.) (compulsory subject)
• Herectví se zaměřením na autorskou tvorbu a pedagogiku (Bc.) (compulsory subject)