Course Description Form Course Code Course Title Credit Value QF Level Pre-requisite Objectives
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) Course Synopsis/ Indicative Syllabus
Learning & Teaching Methodology
HSS1003 Introduction to Psychology 3 4 Nil 1. Equip students with the basic knowledge of Psychology. 2. Help students acquire and apply the fundamental vocabulary of Psychology. 3. Enhance students’ understanding on the differences between scientific evidence and personal opinion. 4. Develop students’ analytical mind to examine human beliefs, values and behaviors. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: (a) describe and distinguish different approaches in the study of psychology. (b) analyse the strengths and weaknesses of different psychological theories. (c) explain human behaviours from various school of psychology. (d) comment on unscientific beliefs and research about human behaviours. The purpose of this course is to introduce fundamental concepts of psychology in the context of daily life. Upon completion of this course, students should have acquired a basic understanding of findings in various areas of psychology, and major psychological theories used to explain human behaviour. Lectures The course content will be delivered generally by lectures. The pre-assigned materials are expected to read before the class in order to achieve the intended learning outcomes. Tutorials Students have chances to clarify confusion from the lectures and/or have elaboration on certain points. Topics will be provided to integrate formal analysis into context to ensure students’ understanding of the subjects taught in the lectures.
Assessment Methods in Alignment with Course Intended Learning Outcomes
Specific assessment methods/tasks
Assignments Tests Examinations Presentations
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Course intended learning outcomes to be assessed (Please tick as appropriate) (a) (b) (c) (d)
Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the intended learning outcomes: Assignments Student’s general understanding in psychological concepts and theories can be assessed by written assignments. Test and examination There will be test and final examination to assess students’ overall achievement for the course according to the related intended learning outcomes. They are designed to assess students’ basic knowledge of Psychology. Presentation Each group of students will do a presentation. The interpretation, analysis and strategies used to deal with the problem will be assessed. Student Study Class contact: Effort Lectures 28 Hrs. Required Tutorials 14 Hrs. Outside study:
Reading List and References
Self-study
28 Hrs.
Preparation of presentations and assignment
56 Hrs.
Total student study time Textbook
126 Hrs.
Nevid, J. S., & Rathus, S. A. (2010). Psychology and the Challenges of Life (11th edition). New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
References 1. Bond, H. M. (2010). Oxford Handbook of Chinese Psychology. NY: Oxford University Press. 2. Feist, G. J., & Rosenberg, E. L. (2010). Psychology: Making Connections. Boston: McGraw Hill Higher Educaiton. 3. Feldman, R. S. (2009). Understanding Psychology (9th Ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. 4. Gerrig, R. J., & Zimbardo, P. G. (2008). Psychology and Life (8th ed.). Boston: Peasron Education. 5. Hock, R. R. (2005). Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Exploration into the History of Psychological Research (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, J. J.: Pearson/ Prentice Hall. 6. Stewart, S. M., Bond, M. H., Kennard, B. D., Ho, L. M., and Zaman, R. M. (2002). Does the Chinese construct of guan export to the West? International Journal of Psychology, 37(2), 74-82. 7. 陳烜之, 梁覺 (2000). 邁進中的華人心理學. 香港：中文大學出版社
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