- Docente: Elena Gherri
- Crediti formativi: 6
- SSD: M-PSI/01
- Lingua di insegnamento: Inglese
- Modalità didattica: Convenzionale - Lezioni in presenza
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Laurea Magistrale in Semiotica (cod. 8886)
Conoscenze e abilità da conseguire
On completion of this course, the student will be able to understand the complex relationship between the psychological science and society and to consider both how science can shape society but also how society can impact the direction of science. The student will be able to understand how psychological scientific knowledge is constructed, with specific emphasis on the different phases/stages of the scientific process. Students will be able to critically evaluate the different ways in which institutional interests influence science and shape media reports.
Contenuti
In recent years, researchers have started to bridge the gap between science and society by sharing their findings with the broader public. Transferring knowledge to society brings important opportunities but also specific challenges as society shapes the direction of science. This course will cover how research is undertaken and how research outcomes are then transferred to the different stake-holders in society. By analysing specific examples from the field of cognition we will consider how knowledge can address key questions concerning our society, but also how the existing process has contributed to create relevant anomalies in the field such as the replication crisis.
Testi/Bibliografia
The relevant course material will be shared with students during the course of the teaching period. The course content is based primarily on scientific papers and articles. Students will be asked to read these in advance and to discuss these in class.
Metodi didattici
The course will be delivered through a mixture of structured lectures and small group teaching involving focused discussions on key topics.
Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento
Students will write an essay (1500 words limit) on a title selected from 3-4 alternatives.
Strumenti a supporto della didattica
Lectures material will be shared with students together with the scientific papers and articles that will be considered in class.
Orario di ricevimento
Consulta il sito web di Elena Gherri