At the successfull completion of this course, students will further develop their ability to:
1. demonstrate knowledge in their topic area at an advanced level.
2. conduct a targeted literature search to identify critical issues and theoretical perspectives relevant to the specific topic;
3. critically evaluate and integrate perspectives on the topic;
4. prepare and present a powerpoint presentation that integrates this information, analyses the topic in depth and presents
this information in an interesting and comprehensible manner;
5. identify critical readings for the class and discussants;
6. participate as discussant in leading a conversation regarding critical issues relevant to the topic, thereby developing
informed discussion and debate skills;
7. integrate critical issues and theoretical information relevant to the seminar topic in an essay with appropriate
interpretation and evaluation.

This course deals with current research in the areas of biological, cognitive, and developmental psychology. A list of topics will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Students CANNOT take PSYC4400 with ANY of the following courses:
PSYC6740 or PSYC6750.

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An APAC accredited sequence in Psychology (years 1 - 3)

Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Seminar

Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term