Psychology and Culture (C8571)
Psychology and Culture
Module C8571
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Full Module Description
We live an increasingly diverse, interconnected and multicultural world. This module introduces and critically evaluates the extant literature on cultural differences and similarities in human thought and behaviour, including topics such as self-concepts, cognition, motivation, and emotions. Students will examine different approaches to the study of cultural psychology and will critically evaluate different research outcomes. A key outcome of this module is to increase students’ cultural competence, including their knowledge about different cultures and the behaviours that are common in these cultures. As such, this module can be very relevant for students’ future employments.
Module Outline
We live an increasingly diverse, interconnected and multicultural world. This module introduces and critically evaluates the extant literature on cultural differences and similarities in human thought and behaviour, including topics such as self-concepts, cognition, motivation, and emotions. Students will examine different approaches to the study of cultural psychology and will critically evaluate different research outcomes. A key outcome of this module is to increase students’ cultural competence, including their knowledge about different cultures and the behaviours that are common in these cultures. As such, this module can be very relevant for students’ future employments.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of key theories in cultural psychology
Compare and contrast empirical evidence in the study of cultural psychology
Critically evaluate empirical evidence in the study of cultural psychology
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Wed 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Matthias Gobel
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