One of the routes to understand and critically appreciate the contemporary Psychology is to look at its history. This course intends to provide a bird’s eye view of the emergence and development of Psychology as a formal scientific discipline. It traces the history of the origins of the discipline, in both ancient and modern times. It also traces the growth of the discipline in modern India.
After completing the course you will able to:
1. To describe the key contributions of major figures in the history of psychology.
2. To relate the major perspectives in psychology with the individuals responsible for articulating them.
3. To understand how historical trends and events have influenced the development of psychology as a scientific discipline.
4. To demonstrate an understanding of major questions/ideas that have driven psychological thought throughout its history.
5. To examine the historical context including political and cultural contexts within which the development of psychology as a discipline has taken place.
6. To understand perspectives and current trends in psychology in India.
75% Attendance is mandatory to complete the course. To write the end semester examination you are also required to clear the internal assessments with minimum of 50% weightage. There will be a mid semester examination during the middle of the semester.
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- Teacher: Satheesh Varma M