Psychology of intimate and close relationships 23-PIE-PICR

The primary aim of the course is provide students with the basic and the newest knowledge in the field of psychology of intimate and close relationships.

Module learning aims

A1 Provision of knowledge concerning (a) theory and research method in the field of psychology of intimate and close relationships; (b) selected aspects and processes in intimate and close relationships; (c) changes in the domain of intimate and close relationships across the lifespan; (d) basic principales of couple therapy. A2 Development of the ability to apply theory and research methods to describe and explain the selected elements and processes in intimate and close relationships A3 Development of the ability to work independently with scientific text and its critical analysis A4 Achievement of basic skills related to the design and performance of the study A5 Development of skills to write of scientific and research projects using literature sources A6 Development of interpersonal communication skills and working in groups A7 Creation of an opportunity to reflect on the close and intimate relationships in our own life and other people

Information on where to find course materials

Course materials will be sent to students via the USOS system.

Major

Not applicable

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

Lecture with multimedia presentation of selected issues Conversion lecture Problematic lecture Discussion Working with the text Exercise method Research method (scientific inquiry) Audio and/or video demonstrations Activation methods (e.g. "brainstorming", construction of "thought maps") Work in groups

Course module conducted remotely (e-learning)

Student workload (ECTS credits)

Module type

elective

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences

Not applicable

Course coordinators

Katarzyna Adamczyk

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will (Learning Outcomes; LO):
LO1 Student lists and explains: (a) the criteria which define a close and intimate relationship, (b) the types of close and intimate relationships and their characteristics; (c) the stages of development of relations
LO2 Student determines the importance of close and intimate relationship to the physical
mental health
LO3 Student indicates and characterizes the aspects and processes in close and intimate relationships, and also their qualitative aspects
LO4 Student understands and outlines the role of genetic factors, environmental and individual in a close and intimate relationships
LO5 Student identifies the factors threatening the close and intimate relationships
LO6 Student uses in a reflective and critical manner the concepts of different theoretical background
LO7 Students knows and applies the selected research methods and techniques, and is aware of the ethical aspects of research in the field of close and intimate relationships
LO8 Student knoww the basic principles and techniques used in couple therapy
LO9 Student writes a scientific paper using literature sources in English and / or other foreign languages
LO10 Student is able to work as a team preparing a scientific paper
LO11 Student is able to reflect on the close and intimate relationship and distinguish commonsense knowledge from scientific knowledge

Assessment criteria

Final written exam in the form of test

5 - excellent knowledge, skills and personal and social competence
4.5 - very good knowledge, skills and personal and social competence
4.0 - good knowledge, skills and personal and social competence
3.5 - satisfactory knowledge, skills and personal and social competence, but with significant shortcomings
3.0 - satisfactory knowledge, skills and personal and social competence, but with numerous errors
2.0 - unsatisfactory knowledge, skills and personal and social competence

Practical placement

Not applicable

Bibliography

Recommended and basic reading list includes:

1) Bradbury, T. N., & Karney, B. R. (2010). Intimate relationships. New York Londyn: W. W. Norton & Company.
2) Laursen, B., & Collins, W. A. (2012). Relationships pathways: from adolescence to young adulthood. California: SAGE Publications, Inc.
3) Vangelisti, A. L., & Perlman, D. (2006). The Cambridge handbook of personal relationships. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 23-PIE-PICR in USOSweb