Completion of Psychology 1

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Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The aim of the course is to teach students to work with precise psychological concepts in their own research work. Students are to, at the end of the course, not only be able to explain fundamental psychological concepts and categories but, as well, be able to precisely define the subject of their research.

Students:

- define psychological phenomena, processes, functions based on applied psychological definitions,

- are able to explain paradigms of the most important psychology trends,

- are to have fundamental methodology knowledge, work with the concepts of validity and reliability,

- are competent in the operationalization of changes.

Mode of study:

Classes.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

None.

Course contents:

The course is designed for two semesters.

The aim of the course is to teach students to work with precise pschology concepts in their own research work. Students are to, upon completion of the course, be able to explain fundamental psychology concepts and categories and, as well, be able to precisely define the subject of their research.

- How to work with professional terminology. Definitions and operationalization.

- Methodological views, quantitative and qualitative research, the potential in drama training. Validity and reliability.

- How to construct research.

- Teaching and pschology contexts of experienced teaching.

- Acting as a diagnostic means and treatment.

- Emotion and emotional intelligence, emotion in drama training, in theatre and in life.

Recommended or required reading:

DISMAN, Miroslav: Jak se vyrábí sociologická znalost. Praha: Karolinum, 2002, 374 stran. ISBN: 80-7184-141-2.

GOLEMAN, Daniel. Emoční inteligence. Praha: Columbus, 2002. ISBN: 80-85928-48-5

CHABRIS, Christopher; SIMONS, Daniel. The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us. NY: Random House Incorporated 2011 306s ISBN 0307459667

NAKONEČNÝ, Milan. Lexikon psychologie. Praha: Vodnář, 1995. 400 s. 80-85255-74-X.

KUHN, Thomas Samuel. Struktura vědeckých revolucí. Praha: OIKOYMENH, 1997. 208 s. ISBN: 80-86005-54-2.

TALEB, Nassim Nicholas. Černá Labuť. Praha: Paseka, 2012. 440s ISBN: 978-80-7432-128-3.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Active participation in classes, preparation of one's own research.

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Further information:

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Drama in Education - part-time 2 years (M.A.) (compulsory subject)