Study programme 2018-2019Français
Scientific Communication
Programme component of Master's Degree in Psychology Research Focus à la Faculty of Psychology and Education
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UP-M1-MPSYFA-001-MCompulsory UELEFEBVRE LaurentP325 - Psychologie cognitive et Neuropsychologie
  • FLORENCE Céline
  • ROSSIGNOL Mandy
  • LEFEBVRE Laurent

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais
  • Français
Anglais, Français351000055.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
V-LANG-558English for Scientific Communication300000Q1
P-SPCN-216Publication Strategies50000Q1
P-SPCN-212Scientific Training010000Q1
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse a situation (individually or collectively) in reference to relevant theories and methodological approaches within psychology.
    • Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations.
  • Select and analyse intervention in a justified way.
    • Master knowledge on interventions to improve a given situation (individually or collectively), as well as implement them.
    • Critically analyse the extent and limitations of different types of intervention.
  • Communicate and exchange information in a structured and adapted way to the intended purpose and relevant public.
    • Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
    • Present research results (orally and in writing).
    • Appropriately use presentation materials.
  • Act ethically and professionally.
    • Refer to ethical principles to define the framework of their professional practice and research.
    • Adopt professional attitudes (think critically, avoid prejudices, respect professional confidentiality, etc.).
  • Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
    • Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
    • Continue to train and improve their skills.
  • Master scientific research methods in psychology.
    • Master the different steps to carry out research in psychology.
    • Appropriately apply different methods of scientific approaches.
    • Construct a reference framework, formulate questions or hypotheses from the analysis of scientific literature.
    • Develop communication skills specific to the field of research (publication, mastery of the English language).
    • Master methods and advanced techniques of specific data analysis.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Students will be able to adequately communicate their results in a scientific context, in French and in English.

Content of UE

Different learning outcomes will allow to develop writing and verbal skills in order to adequately communicate in a scientific context. I will also have some opportunities to participate in different conferences, and to analyze them.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

  • Presentation and/or works

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Students will have to participate to two conferences outside the University. At the end of the Q1, they will have to present an oral communication concerning their scientific activities, notably in English

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Presentation and/or works

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Students will have to participate to two conferences outside the University. They will also have to present an oral communication concerning their scientific activities, notably in English

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

  • N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
V-LANG-558
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
P-SPCN-216
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
P-SPCN-212
  • Séminaires

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
V-LANG-558
  • Face to face
P-SPCN-216
  • Face to face
P-SPCN-212
  • Mixed

Required Reading

AA
V-LANG-558
P-SPCN-216
P-SPCN-212

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
V-LANG-558Not applicable
P-SPCN-216Not applicable
P-SPCN-212Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AA
V-LANG-558
P-SPCN-216
P-SPCN-212

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
V-LANG-558Not applicable
P-SPCN-216Not applicable
P-SPCN-212Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
V-LANG-558Graham Burton, Presenting, Deliver presentations with confidence, Academic Skills Series, Collins, 2013

Anneli Williams, Research, Improve your reading and referencing skills, Academic Skills Series, Collins, 2013

L. Masse, W. Pullin, E. Hugues, R. Shankland, Anglais pour psychologues (DUNOD: Paris, 2011) - ISBN: 978-2-10-055143-9.
P-SPCN-216Not applicable
P-SPCN-212Not applicable
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 02/05/2019
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