Introduction to Psychology 1

Subject guarantor:

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:

Žádné další nepovinné vzdělávací složky.

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%).

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue
Fri
Thu	místnost T317 Učebna (Tržiště 20, Praha 1 (vchod z Rektorátu AMU, Malostranské nám. 12)) SLAVÍKOVÁ E. 09:00–11:00 (přednášková par. 1)
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Thu	09:00–11:00	SLAVÍKOVÁ E.	Učebna Tržiště 20, Praha 1 (vchod z Rektorátu AMU, Malostranské nám. 12)		přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Authorial Acting - 2 years (M.A.) (compulsory subject)