Topic: Course Introduction + Vernissage Poster Creation (Part I) An in-dept presentation of the teaching philosophy will ensure, followed by a breakdown of each assignment and review of dates. Preparation for Arts Meets Science Vernissage; Students will be group together and they will pick a topic for the first assignment. They will have until the week after to review the material and then create a poster in class Presentation Sign-Up: Click here to sign up for your presentation slot

Topic: Instagram Training + Vernissage Exhibition (Part II) Description: Laura introduces the Instagram assignment. Students exhibit their posters in a gallery walk and discuss scientific accuracy, clarity and everyday application. Guest Project Leader: Laura Mária Demčáková is an International Relations and Journalism student.

Description: Teams complete psychology challenges around Prague using observation, perception, memory, emotion and social behaviour. Photo or video evidence and brief reflections connect course concepts to everyday life. Ongoing: Laura will check the first post before publication the week after

Topics: Historical Foundations and Methods 1 Philosophical Roots: Influence of Philosophy and Physiology on Psychology Founding of Psychology as a Science: Wundt’s Lab, Structuralism, Introspection. Functionalism and Early American Psychology: James, Dewey Behaviorism & Paradigm Shifts: Watson, Skinner; Rethinking Methods and Focus Cognitive Revolution & Modern Perspectives: Gestalt, Information-Processing Ongoing: Class Instagram updates.

Topic: Historical Foundations and Methods 2 Understanding Research Methods I: Scientific Method in Psychology, Variables, and Hypotheses Research Methods II: Experimental, Correlational, Observational Designs; Ethical Considerations Data Interpretation, Correlation vs. Causation, Basic Statistics in Psychology Student Presentations: The Situation Made Me Do It! Pavlov in Your Pocket Ongoing: Class Instagram update

Topic: Core Psychological Processes Development Across the Lifespan: Influential Longitudinal Studies, Modern Approaches Student Presentations: Fight, Flight or Final Deadline? Diagnosed by TikTok? Ongoing: Class Instagram updates.

Topic: Core Psychological Processes Memory and Cognition: Ebbinghaus’s Studies, Contemporary Models Student Presentations: Attached Who Are You, Really? Ongoing: Class Instagram updates.

Topic: Core Psychological Processes Language and Thought: Historical Debates (Skinner vs. Chomsky), Current Linguistic Frameworks Student Presentations: Human or Algorithm? Your Brain After Dark Instagram project: Final posts and reels; assignment closes October 22.

Topic: Debate Training and Networking Session Description: Students practice building evidence-based arguments, delivering rebuttals and responding to questions on psychological topics. A structured networking activity then develops professional communication and helps students build connections with their classmates.

Perception and Attention Emotion and Motivation Debate of the Day: Obedience is necessary for a functioning society. Ongoing: Instagram updates.

Consciousness: Sleep, Dream Research, Historical Shifts in Understanding Consciousness Debate of the Day: Modern parenting is too protective and limits children’s resilience. Ongoing: Instagram updates.

Psychological disorders Debate of the Day: Positive emotions are more important for success than intelligence. Ongoing: Instagram updates.

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

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 Debate of the Day: Psychological knowledge should be used to shape public policy. Ongoing: Instagram updates.

Description: Comprehensive assessment of students’ understanding of key psychological concepts, theories, and research methods. Ongoing: Instagram project wrap-up.