PSY494J142 Psychology and public policy

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 1 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: z (credit). Other types of completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Dr. Kai Ruggeri (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Zuzana Scott, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Fri 11. 4. 15:15–20:15 U32, Sat 12. 4. 9:45–15:00 U32
Prerequisites
Undergraduate level and above are welcomed to attend given that they have completed at least one term each of research methods and statistics. This course will not require quantitative work but students should have a general understanding an appreciation for basic methods in order to engage with the interactive elements. Students must have a good level – or at least confidence – in English, both for listening and participation.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
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
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to understand how psychological research – fundamental, applied and mainstream – is important for making policies at institutional, local, national and international levels. Topics will cover a variety of psychological research fields and how these have been used at addressing issues in Europe and globally. It will also discuss challenges faced in the Czech Republic that may be addressed through research in psychology. Note: this will be a fast-paced, high energy course.
Syllabus
  • Crash course in economics for psychologists, Policy and the scientific method, Social psychology and policy in Europe, Education psychology and policy, Clinical psychology and policy, Health psychology and policy Policies for well-being, Psychology and innovation policy, Business psychology and corporate policy, Intervention and problem-solving, Psychology and public policymaking (public lecture – students required to attend)
Teaching methods
Each section of the course will be a mix of teaching and interactive activities. Students will be presented current issues to address based on course teaching, of which some will be specific to the Czech Republic. The public lecture will be an amalgamation of these topics brought together into a general argument.
Assessment methods
Students will be assessed on a pass/fail basis, comprehensively covering attendance, participation and performance in the group activity. The group activity will involve each group developing a proposal for how to address an issue in the Czech Republic, each to be reviewed by a faculty panel.
Language of instruction
English
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