PSY1008

History of Psychology

Last taught 2008

Autumn

Norwegian

Overview

18 candidates

Average grade

D

2.44

0.53

Pass rate

83%

8 points

Grade distribution
Average over time
Pass rate over time

About this course

Content

This course will take up the historical development of Psychology and its related problems from its inception to the eighteen hundreds. It will then continue with the further development of these main themes up to the present day. The course serves as a general introduction to Psychology and to the courses that follows.

Learning outcomes

This course will:
• Give the student a background which he/she will need to continue the study of Psychology.
• Find approaches in the development of the subject.
• Find connections among different areas of study.

Teaching methods

Teaching method and activities: Lectures 2 hours per week, seminars, assignments, student supervision, colloquium.
Form of assessment: 3-hour written exam, multiple choice(Pass/Fail).