9852 (v.8) Psychology 116 - Professional Practice

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Area:	School of Psychology
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	1.5
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Fortnightly
Syllabus:	Introduction to the theories and research pertaining to written and verbal communication skills required by psychologists in professional practice. These skills are applicable in industry, government and community settings.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the basic skills required to communicate in the written and verbal form. An understanding of the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication in professional practice. A basic knowledge of how groups are formed and operate. An understanding of critical thinking skills.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Australian Psychological Society, (1997), Code of Ethics. Victoria, APS [ www.aps.psychsociety.com.au ] Smith J.A., (1995), Semi-Structured Interviewing and Qualitative Analysis. In Smith J.A., Harre R., and Van Langenhove L., (Eds.), Rethinking Methods in Psychology, (pp9-26), London, Sage Publications. Kvale S., (1996), Interviews - An Introduction To Qualitative Research Interviewing, Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications. Syme G.J. and Bishop B.B., (1993), Public Psychology - Planning a Role for Psychology, Australian Psychologist, 28, 45-51.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Essay 60%. Interview Assignment 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y