Course syllabus for Reading Course in Psychology
Fördjupning i psykologi
Essential data
Specific entry requirements
A very good command in Swedish or English, and at least one year of university studies with at least one course in psychology.
Outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- show in-depth knowledge on a chosen topic within the scientific discipline of psychology
- show good skills in scientific writing
- show a scientific approach to the chosen topic
Content
The objective of the course is to deepen the student's knowledge on a chosen topic within the scientific discipline of psychology from a problem that has been formulated in advance in collaboration with the examiner and, if needed, a supervisor.
The course is to its main part based on the reading of scientific literature and independent writing. Literature search, scientific writing and good research practice are included into the course.
Teaching methods
The course starts with a meeting with the examiner and, if needed, a supervisor in which the problem of the work is stated. Thereafter the student gathers information on his/her own through literature search, reading and analysis of the material. The type of supervision may vary. During the course, the student writes a short report that is discussed with the examiner and, if needed, a supervisor. The report is analysed by URKUND (KI's system to prevent plagiarism).
Examination
The grading system of the course is A-F, Fail (F), fail (Fx), sufficient (E), satisfactory (D), good (C), very good (B) or excellent (A). The course is examined through a written report and an oral discussion with the examiner and, if needed, a supervisor. Instructions and grading criteria for the written report and the oral discussion will be provided at no later than the course start.
If the written report and the oral discussion is graded (F) or (Fx), an opportunity to make up the work is provided. A student with a failed result after the ordinary examination, has the right to participate at an additional five examinations.
Transitional provisions
The regulations on transitions are in accordance with the local guidelines of KI.
Other directives
The course evaluation is finalised in accordance with the local guidelines of KI. Written assignments will be analysed by URKUND.
The course may be offered in English.
Literature and other teaching aids
Mandatory literature
Scientific articles or other scientific materials with relevance for the chosen topic.
Academic writing information from Karolinska Institutet library.