Cyrsiau yn y Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol / Courses in Social Science 2010-11 Seicol / Psychology and Child Development Dealing with Conflict Conflict is a part of everyday life, whether in relationships, the workplace or the community. This course aims to develop the skills in dealing informally with conflict between individuals and groups. It looks at the causes, components and processes of conflict; positive and negative approaches to conflict; and some methods of conflict resolution practiced in the community and workplace. Students will also examine their own skills in relation to conflict resolution, and practice simple models of dealing with conflict. £70(£60) Fee Waiver Fee: £10 10 Credits Level 1 Aberystwyth University Pantycelyn Lounge Tuesday 9.30am-3pm 4 Sessions 25/01/11 08/02/11 01/03/11 End Date: 15/03/11 Kathryn Dupont SA203
Forensic Psychology This course looks at how psychology can be applied to help our understanding of legal processes. How reliable is witness testimony? How does fear and stress affect memory? Can psychology be used to understand, reduce or even predict offending behaviour? £60(£50) Fee Waiver Available 10 Credits Level 1 Aberystwyth University Penglais Hugh Owen B21b Monday 7pm- 9pm 10 Sessions Starting: 10/01/11 (Half Term: 21/02/11) End Date: 21/03/11 Stephen Craine SA200
Introduction to Child Psychology Our understanding of how children develop raises many fascinating questions such as: how far do genes, family and society influence the way a child grows up? How do children develop morals, or come to view themsleves as male or female? What type of education and play is best? This course will be of interest both to people who work with or care for children, and to those with a more general interest in human psychology. If you have done a level 3 childcare course you will find that this course enables you to explore child development in more depth and in the wider context of psychology. Please note that this course has also been run under the title: ‘The Developing Child’. £75(£65) Fee Waiver Fee: £15 10 Credits Level 1 Aberystwyth University Pantycelyn Lounge Tuesday 9.30am-1.30pm 5 Sessions 18/01/11 01/02/11 15/02/11 01/03/11 (Half Term: 22/02/11) End Date: 15/03/11 Maureen Holmes SA201
Learning in the Early Years The settings in which learning takes place in the early years can be very varied – from childminding and playgroups to nurseries and pre-school classes within primary schools. This course does not qualify you to teach in early years settings, but will give a valuable insight into how young children are encouraged to learn in different formal and informal settings. You will find out more about how young children’s learning is linked to the national curriculum and the Early Learning Goals, and prepare a portfolio of activities for use with pre-school children including those with special needs. The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in child development and education, including parents and those who would like to prepare for work in a related area. £60(£50) Fee Waiver Available 10 Credits Level 1 Aberystwyth University Old College Seminar Room Wednesday 3pm-5pm 10 Sessions Starting: 29/09/10 (Half Term: 27/10/10) End Date: 08/12/10 Joanna Jeffery SA101
Psychology and Addiction Addiction has been understood as a disease, a moral problem, or a result of personal and social problems. This course will develop your understanding of the biological and social factors involved in addiction. You will also discuss the effectiveness of different approaches to treatment for addiction. £70(£60) Fee Waiver Fee: £10 10 Credits Leve1 Aberystwyth University Pantycelyn Lounge Wednesday 9.30am-3pm 4 Sessions 11/05/11 18/05/11 08/06/11 End Date: 15/06/11 Meryl McPherson SA300
Skills for Counselling Counselling skills can be valuable in many situations, whether you support people at work, or listen informally to friends and family. This course introduces you to the role of a listener and to basic techniques such as active listening, being aware of body language and using questions effectively. The course is aimed at people who are not counsellors but who have a role which includes listening and responding to others at work or informally. £75(£65) Fee Waiver Fee: £15 10 Credits Level 1 Aberystwyth Pantycelyn Lounge Tuesday 9.30am- 3pm 4 Sessions 21/09/10 05/10/10 19/10/10 End Date: 02/11/10 Kathryn Dupont SA100
Social Psychology This course will examine the insights gained by social psychologists into the behaviour of people in groups. Social psychology attempts to answer questions about positive and negative social behaviour, including: ‘Why do people obey leaders?’ ‘Is prejudice against ‘outsiders’ inevitable? Can social conditions reduce or increase aggression in individuals? £60(£50) Fee Waiver Available 10 Credits Level 1 Aberystwyth Penglais Hugh Owen B21a Monday 7pm-9pm 10 Sessions Starting: 04/10/10 (Half Term: 25/10/10) End Date: 13/12/10 Stephen Craine SA102
Who Am I? Psychology of Individual Differences Why are individual people so different? Are our personalities and intelligence fixed from birth? Is there such a thing as a ‘personality disorder’? This course looks at how psychologists account for individual differences and also examines the practical uses of our knowledge about personality and intelligence, including psychometric testing, IQ testing, and approaches to ‘abnormalities’ such as schizophrenia. This module is a core module of the Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology. £70(£60) Fee Waiver Fee: £10 10 Credits Level 1 Aberystwyth Pantycelyn Lounge Wednesday 9.30am- 3pm 4 Sessions 19/01/11 02/02/11 16/02/11 End Date: 02/03/11 Meryl McPherson SA202
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