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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: PSY3090 Module Title: SOCIAL AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
Module Provider: Psychology Short Name: PSY3090
Level: HE3 Module Co-ordinator: MENON M Dr (Psychology)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability
Semester 1.
Assessment Pattern
1) 2500 word essay [50% weighting]
2) One hour unseen essay examination [50%]

Students must achieve 40% in each component of assessment.
Module Overview
This final year course introduces students to theories, methods, and research findings in the area of social and personality development during childhood and adolescence.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites

N/A
Module Aims
The goal is to integrate information from the areas of social and personality psychology with a developmental perspective so as to identify promising future directions as well as current trends in the field.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
  • Compare and contrast theoretical perspectives in social and personality development
  • Understand the various measures and methods used to conduct research in this field
  • Critically evaluate relevant research literature
Module Content
Broadly, this module will cover the following topics:
  • Development of temperament and personality
  • Establishment of intimate relationships
  • Extrafamilial influences
  • Aggression and antisocial conduct
  • Gender-role development
    Self concept development
Methods of Teaching/Learning
Seminar oriented lectures and class discussions
Selected Texts/Journals
Selected readings from various journals, including:
American Psychologist
British Journal of Developmental Psychology
Child Development
Developmental Psychology
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Psychological Review
Last Updated
6th May 2011.