Social Cognitive Development (C8045)
Social Cognitive Development
Module C8045
Module details for 2012/13.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module considers aspects of development that reflect the social nature of humans.
The module covers three broad areas: social cognition (e.g. normal development of theory of mind and its apparent absence in autism), self-reflection (e.g. the growth of self-consciousness and shyness) and self-regulation and agency (e.g. development of emotion regulation, cross-cultural and historical concepts of the person). The underlying theme is the role of cognitive development and social context in children's developing understanding of themselves and others. The module is structured to enable participants to study a chosen topic in depth, while also viewing it from the theoretical contexts of the other topics addressed.
This module builds on knowledge gained in the core psychology module C8546: Developmental Psychology. Students who are not enrolled on the BSc Psychology course at Sussex are expected to have knowledge of developmental theory and of social, cognitive, and language development at Year 2 level. Helpful overviews of these topics can be found in many textbooks on child development.
Module learning outcomes
Provide a critical and constructive review of their area of study.
Present orally and with visual aids a coherent account of their area of study.
Plan and produce an extended essay in the specified area of study.
Search and make appropriate judgements of electronic sources in researching a question.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Wed 16:00 | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | T1 Week 11 (15 minutes) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 100111111110 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 111000000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 001000000002 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Nicola Yuill
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