Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Psychology and Sociology
Course Code
LF_656
Branch of Science
Psychology; Social Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Midwifery; Nursing Science
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lāsma Spundiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To develop students' understanding of the sociological theories, main concepts of social psychology, human socialisation process and the influence of social environment as well as the psychological science and its relationship to other sciences – human cognitive and emotional sphere and personality.
Preliminary Knowledge
Secondary school level knowledge in social sciences.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students acquire knowledge about sociology theories, social psychology concepts, human socialisation process as well as the science of psychology, research methods, history, human cognitive and emotional sphere, personality.
Skills
1.Students acquire the skills to navigate the theories of sociology, social psychology basic concepts and human socialisation process dynamics, as well as the basic concepts of general psychology, human cognitive and emotional spheres, basic concepts of personality.
Competences
1.Analyse the processes of individual socialisation and personality development. Understand the basic concepts of general psychology, cognitive, emotional and personality processes.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students carry out an analysis of socialisation processes, prepare a presentation relating to these processes and present during the lecture. One scientific research analysis is being prepared and presented on the topics of social psychology related to health care.
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Examination
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Examination |
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The research is selected using RSU electronic databases. A presentation of the research on the topics of social psychology in the health care sector is being prepared – 2 points. The reserarch is presented on seminar – 2 pints. The presentation reflects the research topic, the topicality and purpose of the research, the sample of respondents and its characteristics, the research tools used 3 points. The results and conclusions of the research are analyzed based on theoretical findings – 3 points.
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Examination |
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A life history is collected (interview) – 2 points. An analysis of the life history is performed, describing the socialization process at different age according to the stages of the socialization process. Note the risk factors for the development of socialization processes and their impact on the individual. Note and analyze the expression of emotions and feelings during the interview – 4 points. To draw conclusions about the clarified individual socialization processes in the analysis. Note personal benefits 2 points. A presentation is prepared and presented during the seminar – 2 points.
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Examination |
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Active participation in classes: prepared answers to discussion questions about current theme and participation in discussions; completion of self-examination tests after each lecture – 20%.
Independent work No.1 – analysis of the socialization process. A life interview is promoted and a presentation is prepared, which is presented in a seminar – 30%.
Independent work No.2 – analysis of one scientific research. A presentation on scientific research in the field of health care and presentations in seminars is prepared – 30%.
Exam – theoretical knowledge tests – 20%. The final rating is given on a 10-point scale.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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The concepts of "psyche" and "psychology". Psychology as a science. Insight into the history of psychology. Schools of psychology and directions. Link of psychology with other sciences. Psychology branches. Mental care specialists (psychologist, psychotherapist, psychiatrist).
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Intelligence. Intelligence theories. Human cognitive activity (cognitive sphere). Perception, its nature, types and illusions. Attention, its types. Memory and its basic processes, regularities and types. Thinking, its types and characteristics. Thinking operations.
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Personality. Personality theories. Key concepts. Personality structure.
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Sociology as a science, sociology theories. Historical development of social psychology.
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Personality socialisation and its influencing factors.
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Social groups and group processes.
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The understanding of “I” (James V. concept, modern social psychology beliefs). “I” concepts, identity, self-esteem, level of claims.
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Motivation. Needs.
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Emotions and feelings. Biological basis of affective processes. Emotional states. Feelings and their types.
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Altruistic and anti-social behavior.
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Status, its meaning. Social roles, their types, role conflicts.
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Attitude and social impacts.
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Seminar – scientific research analysis.
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Seminar – scientific research analysis.
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Seminar – analysis of a person's socialisation processes.
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Seminar – analysis of a person's socialisation processes.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A., Psiholoģija 1. Pamatjautājumi – teorijas un pētījumi, Zvaigzne ABC, 2015
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Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A., Psiholoģija 2. Personība, grupa, sabiedrība, kultūra, Zvaigzne ABC, 2015
3.
Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A., Psiholoģija 3. Lietišķās jomas, Zvaigzne ABC, 2015
4.
Ozoliņa Nucho A., Vidnere M., Intervēšanas prasmes, Raka, 2012
5.
Reņģe V., Sociālā psiholoģija, Zvaigzne ABC, 2011.
6.
Reņģe V., Personības psiholoģija, Zvaigzne ABC, 2000.
7.
Laķis P., Sociloģija. Ievads socioloģijā, Zvaigzne ABC
Additional Reading
1.
Mārtinsone K., Sudraba V., Veselības psiholoģija: teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva, RSU, 2019
2.
Paula L., Korpa V., Socioloģija, LLU SZF Socioloģijas katedra, 2010
3.
Auziņa R., Personības psiholoģija, Banku augstskola, 2008.
4.
Pļaveniece M., Škuškovnika D. Sociālā psiholoģija pedagogiem, Raka, 2002.
5.
Borns L., Russo N.F. Psiholoģija, Raka, 2001.