160.651 (20W) English Terminology (Group B)

Wintersemester 2020/21

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First course session
08.10.2020 09:00 - 10:00 online Off Campus
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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

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Lecturer
Course title german English Terminology (Group B)
Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
Course model Online course
Hours per Week 1.0
ECTS credits 2.0
Registrations 23 (35 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
possible language(s) of the assessment English
Course begins on 08.10.2020
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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

Overall, it is expected that students will have a better understanding of, and increased familiarity with commonly used theoretical and research English terminology pertaining to biopsychosocial human development and health psychology. More specifically, it is envisioned that  students will demonstrate an ability to communicate an understanding of the following via English:

  • The Ecological Model
  • Nature or Nurture debate
  • Attachment theory
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Mental Health Outcomes
  • Case Formulation
  • Prevention/Intervention
  • Research Evidence

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Audio-visual presentation and written assignments with the support of psychological research articles

Course content

The common usage of English terminology across the broader scientific community facilitates the dissemination of psychological research and findings through, for example, the publication of academic articles in peer-reviewed journals and the presentation of same at international conferences. As such, this course aims to provide students with an overview of some of the more commonly used English terms utilised throughout the field of Health Psychology. In contrast to the narrower framework of the traditional medical/disease model, Health psychologists take a contextual approach to understanding health, illness, and health care delivery, i.e. a biopsychosocial approach. To this end, the course willf ocus on the interplay of biological (e.g., genetic predisposition), psychological (e.g., perceived stress) and environmental conditions (e.g.,social support). While broadening their understanding of this approach, students will become familiar with reading and utilising English psychological terminology relevant to this area and will have the opportunity to consolidate this learning by completing written and oral assignments in English.

Prior knowledge expected

No prior knowledge is expected

Literature

The lecturer will provide a number of peer-reviewed scientific research articles investigating human social and emotional development from the perspective of Attachment theory and Adverse Childhood Experiences; their potential effects on mental health outcomes across the lifespan; and the overall implications for prevention research and interventions designed to reduce risk factors and promote health. 

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

Oral presentation and written assignments.

Examination topic(s)

English terminology in introductory psychology.

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

  • Oral presentation
  • written assignments
  • attendance during at least 75% of the sessions is mandatory



Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme Psychology (SKZ: 640, Version: 11W.5)
    • Subject: Einführung in das Studium der Psychologie (Compulsory subject)
      • PF 1.3 Englische Fachsprache ( 0.0h PS / 2.0 ECTS)
        • 160.651 English Terminology (Group B) (1.0h PS / 2.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen

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Wintersemester 2021/22
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Wintersemester 2020/21
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