Introduction to the course, getting to know your lecturer, break down of the course and introduction to historical foundations

In this activity, students will watch selected psychology videos and work in groups to create educational posters that combine scientific accuracy with creative visual expression. Each poster will highlight key concepts, compare perspectives, apply ideas to everyday life, and raise critical questions. As part of the “vernissage,” students will display their posters around the classroom and learn from one another by engaging in a gallery walk. This activity helps students deepen their understanding of course content, practice critical analysis, and develop the ability to communicate complex ideas visually and collaboratively.

Functionalism and Early American Psychology: James, Dewey Behaviorism & Paradigm Shifts: Watson, Skinner; Rethinking Methods and Focus Cognitive Revolution & Modern Perspectives: Gestalt, Information-Processing

We will be working on the online platform, preparing and organizing ourselves for the whole semester. ** one free coffee, tea or any other beverage you like, on me for coming in on a Friday Time from 1115-1400 I might not keep you the whole three hours in all depends on the hard work you will put int :-)

Understanding Research Methods I: Scientific Method in Psychology, Variables, and Hypotheses Research Methods II: Experimental, Correlational, Observational Designs; Ethical Considerations

Perception and Attention: Classic Experiments (e.g., Helmholtz, Stroop) + Presentations

Language and Thought: Historical Debates (Skinner vs. Chomsky) + 3rd round of presentations

Get some time to rest and recover as things in the second semester get more interesting!

Memory and Cognition: Ebbinghaus’s Studies, Contemporary Models Personality and Individual Differences: Trait Theories, Classic Assessments.

Emotion and Motivation: Early Theories (James-Lange, Cannon-Bard), Current Perspectives Development Across the Lifespan: Influential Longitudinal Studies, Modern Approaches

Consciousness: Sleep, Dream Research, Historical Shifts in Understanding Consciousness Cultural and Social Contexts in Psychology: From Cross-Cultural Research to Diversity Considerations

Ethics, Professional Standards, Historical Ethical Controversies (Milgram, Tuskegee) Contemporary Issues: Brain Imaging Techniques, Evolutionary Approaches, Big Data in Psychology

Application in Various Settings: Clinical, Organizational, Educational Contexts Critical Reading of Research: Distinguishing Good Science from Pseudoscience

As I will be away on a conference I will not be able to hold the lecture. There will be a replacement lecture for this on the 19th September

The Exam will be in Person