School Of PsychologyContemporary Issues Seminar 2Western Sydney University Unit Code: 100982.1
Discipline: PSYCHOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 5
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
APS accredited three year sequence in psychology.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
This unit is restricted to students who are enrolled in course codes 1500 and 1504.
Students must have course GPA equal to or greater than 5.
About this Unit
The aim of this unit is to develop students' awareness of contemporary problems and research endeavours in psychology; to foster a critical appreciation of the research process through analysis of recent applied research; to foster a sense of belonging to a research community; and to increase understanding of theoretical developments within a number of areas within mainstream psychology. Skills in the verbal and written presentation of critical appraisals will also be developed.