PSS2711

Knowing Me, Knowing You: Perspectives on Personality (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: At the conclusion of this unit students should be able to identify and compare personality theories; evaluate their validity and utility; argue their merits and limitations; exhibit analytic skills required for the evaluation of their philosophic foundations; develop explanations for the manifestation of normal and abnormal behaviour; identify the limits of personality theories; demonstrate an awareness of alternative paradigms derived from systemic models; engage in self-exploration and reflect on their own personality and beliefs; and identify and interpret current events using constructs derived from this unit.

Assessment: Essay (1500 words): 30% + Case analysis (1000 words): 20% + Examination (2 hours): 50%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: PSS1711 and PSS1712 or equivalents

Prohibitions: BHS2320, BHS2711, BHS3711, GSC2711, PSY3051