PSYb2993 Psychologie v literatuře a filmu

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Markéta Homolková (lecturer)
Mgr. Pavla Palkovičová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Markéta Homolková
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Pavla Palkovičová
Supplier department: Faculty of Social Studies
Prerequisites
Ideal for psychology students from 5th semester upwards.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
Course objectives
The course focuses on the practical application of topics in developmental, social, educational, clinical and work psychology. It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to apply these concepts in practice through practical exercises and examples from literature and film. A key part of study in the course is the active use of knowledge and skills from other courses and their practical application. In the course, students will learn how they can understand psychological theories and concepts such as attachment theory, intergroup conflict, job analysis etc.
Learning outcomes
Upon finishing the subject, the students should be able to: I. know and explain the differences between the concepts; II. know the principles of using individual psychological concepts in practice; III. define and understand the concepts discussed in the course of study through practical examples; IV. use concepts purposefully to help them understand a variety of situations.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to the subject, clarification of requirements 2. Fantastic psychology and where to find it 3. Socio-emotional living in Panem 4. The Inner Odyssey or the Hero's Journey
Literature
  • Mulholland, N. (Ed.). (2007). The psychology of Harry Potter: An unauthorized examination of the boy who lived. BenBella Books, Inc.
  • ARNOLD, John and Ray RANDALL. Work psychology : understanding human behaviour in the workplace. 5th ed. New York: Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2010, xxix, 814. ISBN 9780273711216. info
Teaching methods
study meetings, individual tasks, group tasks, studying of literature and movies
Assessment methods
1. Individual tasks • 2. Group tasks • 3. Compulsory attendance on study meetings. It is possible to be absent for 3 teaching hours.
Náhradní absolvování
The course cannot be taken in an alternative form.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
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