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PSY-40099 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

PSY-40099 - Re-thinking research: knowledge, power and diversity
Coordinator: Masi Noor Tel: +44 1782 7 32946
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733736

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None.

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

Want to make a difference to the world in which you live, and the communities around you? Developing inclusive research practices, and being able to represent the voices of marginalised groups, is critical to changing society and politics! This module will equip you with the skills you need to critique mainstream and popular thinking, and to implement positive change.
You will learn about practical research methods and how to critique and improve them. You'll engage in active learning and discussion, through journal clubs and workshops to develop both your thinking and your practical skills. By the end of the module, you will be confident in researching important issues in a way that represents diverse communities.

Aims
This module aims to develop a critical awareness of how research knowledge is generated, and how structural inequalities are created and reinforced by research norms and practices. In this context, students knowledge and skills in designing, analysing, and evaluating applied social and political psychological research will be developed to an advanced level.

Intended Learning Outcomes

summarise and critique key knowledge and concepts relevant to inclusive research in applied social and political psychology: 1,2
design and develop research that is inclusive and representative of diverse human societies: 2
utilise data analysis techniques appropriate for addressing research questions with relevance to applied social and political psychology: 2
communicate ideas to an audience using visual and verbal presentation skills: 1

Study hours

10 x 2 hour taught sessions
20 hours asynchronous activities
60 hours assessment preparation
50 hours independent study: predominantly engaging in literature and research

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Oral Presentation weighted 30%
15 minute oral presentation
Students are asked to give a 10 minute presentation (plus 5 mins Q&A) applying key critical lenses and offering suggestions for improvement to a specific piece of applied social and political psychological research

2: Report weighted 70%
Structured report on research processes (2500 words)
Students will respond to a pro forma requiring reflections on the inclusive design of a research process, analysis of a prescribed data set, and draw conclusions and recommendations for future research in the light of their findings and critical theoretical lenses.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024