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Psychology and Sociology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:8.00
Study Course Accepted:11.07.2024 11:10:07
Study Course Information
Course Code:MDAK_337LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Psychology; Social PsychologyTarget Audience:Nursing Science; Midwifery
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Lāsma Spundiņa
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdakatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061568
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)6Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures12
Classes (count)10Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes20
Total Contact Hours32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Secondary school knowledge of social sciences.
Objective:
To develop students' understanding of the sociological theories, main concepts of social psychology, human socialisation process and the influence of social environment as well as the science of psychology and its relationship to other sciences – human cognitive and emotional sphere and personality.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1The concepts of "psyche" and "psychology". Psychology as a science. Insight into the history of psychology. Schools of psychology and directions. Link of psychology with other sciences. Psychology branches. Mental care specialists (psychologist, psychotherapist, psychiatrist).Lectures1.00auditorium
2Intelligence. Intelligence theories. Human cognitive activity (cognitive sphere). Perception, its nature, types and illusions. Attention, its types. Memory and its basic processes, regularities and types. Thinking, its types and characteristics. Thinking operations.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Personality. Personality theories. Key concepts. Personality structure.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Sociology as a science, sociology theories. Historical development of social psychology.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Personality socialisation and its influencing factors.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Social groups and group processes.Lectures1.00auditorium
7The understanding of “I” (James V. concept, modern social psychology beliefs). “I” concepts, identity, self-esteem, level of claims.Classes1.00auditorium
8Motivation. Needs.Classes1.00auditorium
9Emotions and feelings. Biological basis of affective processes. Emotional states. Feelings and their types.Classes1.00auditorium
10Altruistic and anti-social behaviour.Classes1.00auditorium
11Status, its role. Social roles, their types, role conflicts.Classes1.00auditorium
12Attitude and social impact.Classes1.00auditorium
13Seminar – scientific research analysis.Classes2.00auditorium
14Seminar – analysis of an individual’s life course.Classes2.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
• Acquisition of videolecture material and performance of self-examination tests on the topic of the lecture. • Acquisition of literature and preparation for discussions on the topics of the practical classes. • Analysis of an individual's life course, which includes the collection of a history of life (interview) and a description of the socialization process. • Analysis of scientific research on current topics in social psychology related to health care.
Assessment Criteria:
• Active participation in the lessons: the answers to the discussion questions on the topic of the lesson are prepared before the lesson, participation in the discussions; acquisition of video lecture material and performance of self-examination tests after each lecture - 20%. • Practical work No.1 - life course analysis. A life interview and analysis of the socialization process are performed, a presentation is prepared, which is presented in a seminar - 30%. • Practical work No.2 - analysis of one scientific research. A presentation on scientific research in the field of health care is prepared and presented in a seminar - 30%. • Exam - test of theoretical knowledge - 20%. The rating is given on a 10-point scale.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Recognizes theories of sociology and psychology. Defines the basic concepts and research methods of general and social psychology. Identifies the stages of the socialization process, as well as the basic concepts of personality, cognitive and emotional spheres.
Skills:High-quality collection of human life history. Describes personality, cognitive and emotional spheres, as well as social environment factors and their impact on the individual.
Competencies:Analyzes the impact of individual life events on the socialization process and personality development. Understands individual behavior and needs in different social situations.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A., Psiholoģija 1. Pamatjautājumi – teorijas un pētījumi, Zvaigzne ABC, 2015.
2Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A., Psiholoģija 2. Personība, grupa, sabiedrība, kultūra, Zvaigzne ABC, 2015.
3Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A., Psiholoģija 3. Lietišķās jomas, Zvaigzne ABC, 2015.
4Reņģe V., Sociālā psiholoģija, Zvaigzne ABC, 2011.
5Ārvalstu studentiem/ For international students:
6David Semple, Roger Smyth. 2019. Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry. EBSCOhost 
7Aldwin M. C. 2007. Stress, Coping, and Development. An Integrative Perspective. Ebook Central 
8Paulman, P.M., Paulman, A.A., Jarzynka, K.J and Falk, N.P. 2015. Taylor's Manual of Family Medicine. EBSCOhost Ebook
9Sommers-Flanagan, John Sommers-Flanagan and Rita Sommers-Flanagan. 2014. Clinical interviewing. Ebook Central 
Additional Reading
1Le Bons G., Pūļa psiholoģija, Liekna, 2023
2Sebre S., Miltuze A., Attīstības psiholoģija, Zvaigzne ABC, 2022
3Mārtinsone K., Sudraba V., Veselības psiholoģija: teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva, RSU, 2019.
4Paula L., Korpa V., Socioloģija, LLU SZF Socioloģijas katedra, 2010.
5Reņģe V., Personības psiholoģija, Zvaigzne ABC, 2000.
6Laķis P. Ievads socioloģijā: lekciju kurss. Zvaigzne ABC, 2005 (2.izd).
7Auziņa R., Personības psiholoģija, Banku augstskola, 2008.
8Borns L., Russo N.F. Psiholoģija, Raka, 2001.
9Ārvalstu studentiem/ For international students:
10Furlong, Gary T. 2005. The conflict resolution toolbox: models & maps for analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving conflict. EBSCOhost
11Magnavita J.J. (edt.). 2004. Handbook of personality disorders: Theory and practice. Ebook Central