Module: PSY5109-20 Psychology and Social Justice

Level: 5

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Dr Dawn Albertson

Module Tutor Contact Details: d.albertson@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module:

This module will explore the bidirectional relationship between people and the environment. It will examine the impact of physical, built and natural environments on wellbeing, cognition, health and psycho-social outcomes. It will also examine theoretical perspectives underpinning motivation and barriers for pro-environmental attitudes and sustainability.

2. Outline syllabus

A programme of lectures and seminars will address topics such as:

• The relationship between the environment and health, wellbeing and social outcomes.

• The link between environmental factors and criminality

• Conservation psychology

• Behaviour change in relation to the environment and sustainability

• Psychology of sustainability and climate change

• Consequences of human actions on the environment and ecology

• Implications of research on environmental psychology and the development of social policy

• Individual differences, attitudes, and cultural differences in relationships with the environment

• Psychology of place and social psychology of space

3. Teaching and learning activities

The module will be delivered via a series of lectures and seminars.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Coursework

• Description: Portfolio Report (3000 words)

• % Weighting: 60%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: Coursework

• Description: Portfolio Presentation (2000 word equivalent)

• % Weighting: 40%