Course Lecturer Name(s): Wendy Romain
Course Director Name: N/A
Course Lecturer(s) Contact Information: wromain@sgu.edu
Course Director Contact Information: N/A
Course Lecturer(s) Office Hours: Mon, Weds, Fri 2 to 4 pm
Course Lecturer(s) Office Location: Balisier Building (upper level)
Course Support: Nikisha Thomas, nsthomas@sgu.edu
Course Management tool: To learn to use Sakai, the Course management tool, access the link https://apps.sgu.edu/members.nsf/mycoursesintro.pdf
Course Description:
This course examines psychological thought past, and present, from ancient Eastern and Western cultures, the Middle Ages, and modern science. Traditions which will be examined include radical and empirical philosophies, inclusive of French, British, German, and American major schools of thought. Other major approaches and schools of thought influencing psychology’s history such as the Gestalt movement, Psychoanalysis, Third force, and Neo-functionalism will also be examined. Trends that followed psychology’s formal founding in the late 1870s will be explored, along with major trends in scientific and professional psychology from the latter half of the twentieth century to the early twenty first century.
Course Objectives:
- Trace and evaluate the historical path of the western civilization.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for the evolution of western thought from the time of antiquity.
- Connect the progression of ideas which led to the post-Renaissance empirical science.
- Analyze the link between post-Renaissance development of empirical science and psychology's diverse form.
- Evaluate major schools of thought and approaches
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of this course students will be able to:
CLO 1 – Demonstrate an awareness of the figures and events influencing the emergence of psychology.
CLO 2 – Discuss key world events occurring in the Medieval, Middle Ages, and Renaissance period, and explain how these events impacted the unfolding of psychology.
CLO 3 – Decipher the epistemological differences between pre-modern and contemporary philosophers and psychologists .
CLO 4 – Discuss the impact of the various subfields of psychology, while understanding how they knit together to depict a holistic psychology
CLO 5 – Discuss the impact of inductive science and the scientific revolution on psychological phenomena in both the pre-modern and modern era.
CLO 6 – Familiar with current research on modern psychology and the various subsystems.
Program Outcomes Met By This Course:
PLO 3- Apply knowledge of cultural and cross-cultural psychology to understand the various belief systems, norms, and values within one’s culture, and that of others.
PLO 4 - Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology including research design, data analysis, and interpretation to relevant issues in the work environment, country and wider region.
PLO 5 - Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize key perspectives from the various subfields of psychology, demonstrating key overlaps which point to a comprehensive understanding of human behavior.
SAS Grading Scale: Grades will be assigned as follows:
A = 89.5% or better
B+ = 84.5 - 89.4%
B = 79.5 - 84.4%
C+ = 74.5 - 79.4%
C = 69.5 - 74.4%
D = 64.5 - 69.4%
F = 64.4% or less
Course Grading Requirement:
Course Assessment: Points; Percentage
Newspaper Assignment: 50: 20.4
Minilecture: 25: 10.2
Forums: 80: 32.6
Quizes: 80: 32.6
Attendance/Participation: 10: 4.0
Total Points
Course Requirements:
Students will be required to:
- Attend classes punctually and regularly.
- Participate actively in class discussions, exercises, and group activities.
- Be respectful of each other during class discussions and while participating in group assignments.
- Become proficient with APA Manual 7th Edition
- Read attendance policy and examination policy in your student manual.
- Submit all assignment on the scheduled date. Marks will be deducted for each day late.
- Inform lecturer ahead of time if there might be any extenuating circumstances that may hinder a timely submission of assignment or participation in group activities.
Course Schedule:
HISTORY & SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY LECTURE OUTLINE*
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Week |
Dates |
Topic |
Assignment Due |
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1 |
18th – January
20th |
Introduction to Course
History: Past & Present |
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2 |
25th
27th |
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece |
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3 |
1st February
3rd |
Middle Ages
Middle Ages |
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4 |
8th
10th |
Intellectual Life
Modern Science |
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5 |
15th
17th |
Sensationalism
Positivism |
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6 |
22nd
24th |
Mental Passivity
Mental Activity |
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7 |
1st March
3rd |
19th Century Psychology
19th Century Psychology |
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8 |
MIDTERM |
March 7th to 11th |
Midterm Exam |
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9 |
15th
|
Founding of Modern Psychology |
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|
17th |
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10 |
22nd
24th |
American Functionalism
Gestalt Movement |
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11 |
29th
31st |
Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis |
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12 |
5th April
7th |
Third Force Movement
Neofunctionalism |
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13 |
12th
14th |
Positivism
Inductivism |
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14 |
19th
21st |
Modern Trends
Modern Trends |
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15 |
26th
28th |
Presentations
Presentations/Wrap up |
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|
16 |
FINALS |
May 2nd to 6th |
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School of Arts and Sciences Master Syllabi — Info for All Sections
Academic Integrity
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“Plagiarism is regarded as a cardinal offense in academia because it constitutes theft of the work of someone else, which is then purported as the original work of the plagiarist. Plagiarism draws into disrepute the credibility of the Institution, its faculty, and students; therefore, it is not tolerated” (p. 48).
Plagiarism also includes the unintentional copying or false accreditation of work, so double check your assignments BEFORE you hand them in.
Be sure to do good, honest work, credit your sources and reference accordingly and adhere to the University’s Honor Code. Plagiarism and cheating will be dealt with very seriously following the university’s policies on Plagiarism as outlined in the Student Manual.
Your work may be subject to submission to plagiarism detection software, submission to this system means that your work automatically becomes part of that database and can be compared with the work of your classmates.
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“Students are expected to attend all classes and or clinical rotations for which they have registered. Although attendance may not be recorded at every academic activity, attendance may be taken randomly. Students’ absence may adversely affect their academic status as specified in the grading policy. If absence from individual classes, examinations, and activities, or from the University itself is anticipated, or occurs spontaneously due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, proper notification procedures must be followed. A particular course may define additional policies regarding specific attendance or participation” (p. 9).
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“All matriculated students are expected to attend all assigned academic activities for each course currently registered. Medical excuses will be based on self-reporting by students. Students who feel they are too sick to take an examination or other required activity on a specific day must submit the online SAS medical excuse, which is available on Carenage. Students are only allowed two such excuses a year. Upon consultation with the Director of University Health Service, the third excuse will result in a mandatory medical leave of absence. The policies regarding make-up examinations are at the option of the Course Director” (p.46).
For additional specific examination policies and procedures, refer to the St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020), pages 31 through 37.
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“A student with a disability or disabling condition that affects one or more major life activities, who would like to request an accommodation, must submit a completed application form and supporting documentation to the Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services (SAAS) located in the Dean of Students Office. It is highly recommended that students applying for accommodations do so at least one month before classes begin to allow for a more efficient and timely consideration of the request. If a fully completed application is not submitted in a timely fashion, an eligibility determination may not be made, and accommodations, where applicable, may not be granted prior to the commencement of classes and/or examinations” (p. 8).
It is the responsibility of the student to read and understand the policies, laws, rules and procedures that while they could affect your grade for a course, have not been specifically outlined in the course syllabus. These are contained in the St. George’s University Student Manual.