Dept. of Human Work Science

ARP007 Psychology and Sociology 6.0 ECTS credits

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General information about studying at Luleå University
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LANGUAGE: Swedish

EXAMINER
Mats Danielsson Univ adj

PREREQUISITES
General eligibility for admission.

COURSE AIM
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge of psychology and sociology relevant to the future professional roles in enterprises and other organisations. Special emphasis will be on social relations in working life.

CONTENTS
Introduction to the psychology of work and organisations. (10%) Short history. Theory and application. Psychology as a science. (10%) Psychology in research and application. Fundamental concepts of psychology. Methodology. (10%) Correlation studies. Field experiments. Experiments. Observation methodology. Ex post facto studies. The individual within the organisation. (15%) Selection and assessment. Issues of recruitment. Skill acquisition. Learning. Motivation psychology. (10%) Theories of motivation. Psychosocial perspectives. Work satisfaction Introduction to sociology. (10%) Sociology as a science. Short history. Groups within the organisation. (20%) Management theories. The individual and the group. The dynamics of group formation. Decision making in groups. Sex roles. Minority problems. Working life and health. (15%) Stress. Drugs. Cognitive work environmental problems.

TEACHING
The lecturing is devoted to theoretical matters and certain assignments. A project work involving an investigation of an organisation outside the university will be carried out.

EXAMINATION
The course will be graded on written examination and approved project work. Practical exercises are mandatory. Correction of examination according to alternative A in ÒRegler för tentamenÓ.
COURSE GRADE SCALE: Fail, 3, 4, 5

ITEMS AND CREDITS 
Laboratory work                                             	1.5 ECTS
Written exam                                                	4.5 ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE
Smither, R.D: The Psychology of Work and Human Performance Harper&Collins 1994. Further material will be presented later..

REMARKS
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