History and Systems of Psychology

3 Hours

Overview of the major theoretical frameworks in psychology and its antecedents as a scientific field. Includes discussion of influential ideas, the people behind them, and their historical contexts. Special focus is on particular psychology paradigm characteristics of certain periods in history. Additional emphasis is placed on the research methodologies that accompany each paradigm, and on building communication skills and co-constructing understanding through class discussions, oral presentations, and analytical writing. Educational Psychology 382D (Topic 2) and 382L (Topic 17) may not both be counted.