PSYC484-24S2 (C) Semester Two 2024

Special Topic: Psychology of Wisdom

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 15 July 2024
End Date: Sunday, 10 November 2024
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 28 July 2024
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 29 September 2024

Description

Welcome to the Psychology of Wisdom! Wisdom psychology is the scientific study of how people come to make good decisions in complex and nuanced life situations. This course provides a broad overview of topics in the empirical science of wisdom. Topics will include how wisdom is measured, how it can be developed or taught, and how it relates to leadership, morality, and a prosperous society. This course focuses on the essence of what makes for good decision making in leadership and in life. We will cover the latest scientific research on values related to the UC values of tika, pono, aroha, and utu - doing what is right with integrity and with empathy, always with reciprocity and balance.

Prerequisites

Approval required from the Head of Department. Recommended preparation: PSYC375 or PSYC344, with a major in Psychology or Philosophy.

Recommended Preparation

PSYC375 or PSYC344, with a major in Psychology or Philosophy.

Timetable 2024

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 12:00 - 14:00 E12
15 Jul - 25 Aug
9 Sep - 20 Oct

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Class participation 20%
Reaction paper 30%
Research Proposal 30%
Oral Presentation 20%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,145.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing .

All PSYC484 Occurrences

  • PSYC484-24S2 (C) Semester Two 2024