AVAILABLE COURSES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR (GREEK COURSES)

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1 1 AVAILABLE COURSES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR (GREEK COURSES) FALL SEMESTER Course Code Course Title ECTS credits ΨΥ-324 Neuropsychology I 6 ΨΥ-560 Community Clinical Psychology 5 ΨΥ-564 Intergroup Relations and the Social Psychology of Racism 5 ΨΥ-729 Neuropsychology III: Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 4 SPRING SEMESTER Course Code Course Title ECTS credits ΨΥ-481 Psychopathology 6 ΨΥ-673 Health Psychology 4 ΨΥ-629 Neuropsychology II: Neuropsychological Assessment 5 ΨΥ-639 Psychology of Death and Dying 5 ΨΥ-802 Memory Disorders 5

2 2 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (GREEK COURSES) FALL SEMESTER Course Title: Neuropsychology I Name of Lecturer: Mary Kosmidis, Eleni Aretouli Course Code: ΨΥ-324 Type of course: Level of course: Compulsory Year of study: 2 Semester/trimester: - Number of credits: 6 (a) Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): Upon successful completion of the course, students with have a sound understanding of the functional neuroanatomy of the human brain and the mechanisms involved in higher cognitive functions. Course contents: Definition. Functional organization of the human brain, production of emotions, perceptio, movement, speech, memory, attentio, etc. under normal circumstances. Examples of neuropsychiatric disorders through the presentation of case studies and methods of clinical assessment of dysfunction. Neuropsychology (Darby & Walsh). Neuropsychology (Martin). Assessment methods: Exams, written essays Course Title: Community Clinical Psychology Name of Lecturer: Eugenie Georgaca Course Code: ΨΥ-560 Type of course: Elective Level of course: Year of study: 3 Semester/trimester: - Number of credits: 5 and competences): Upon completion of the course students will: have

3 3 knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of community work in the field of mental health have knowledge of the main approaches to understanding and treatment of mental disorders be aware of the role of sociocultural factors in the emergence and course of mental disorders be aware of the principles of organization and functioning of community mental health services be aware of legal issues in the treatment of persons with mental disorders be familiar with the concepts of advocacy, empowerment and self-help, as well as the principle of recovery in mental health Course contents: The course offers an introduction to the principles and practices of community clinical psychology. The students will be introduced to the main models of understanding and treatment of mental health problems, their historical development and the critiques against them, as well as in the existing system of community mental health services. The course will cover the role of sociocultural factors in the emergence and course of mental disorders, as well as issues concerning the implication of the law in the treatment of persons with mental health problems. Emphasis will be placed on the development of advocacy, empowerment and self-help aiming to promote recovery in the field of mental health., presentations Assessment methods: Reading Assignment, Exams Course Title: Intergroup Relations and the Social Psychology of Racism Name of Lecturer: Lia Figgou Course Code: ΨΥ-564 Type of course: Elective Level of course: Year of study: 3 Semester/trimester: - Number of credits: 5 and competences): Upon completion of the course students will: -Will be familiar with various social psychological explanations of racism and intergroup relations. -Will be able to understand current intergroup phenomena -Will be trained in social psychological research methods used in the study of prejudice, racism and intergroup relations. -Will be able to write

4 4 short scientific research proposals and reports Course contents: The course constitutes a review of social psychological theorizing and research on prejudice and racism and aims at the familiarization of students with the social implications of various social psychological approaches to intergroup relations. It includes two-hour theoretical lectures on the following subjects: Introduction of the concept of prejudice in social psychology and attempts to measure it The Social cognition perspective Psychodynamic approaches Approaches based on Social Identity Theory Theories of 'new racism' Discursive Psychology and the analysis of racist discourse ideological dilemmas and Rhetoric In addition, the course includes hourly workshops in which various research methods to the study of racism and intergroup relations (stereotype research, social attitudes scales, study of the "new racism", and analysis of racist discourse) are comparatively examined and their potential contribution is evaluated. Students are invited to make research proposals and to use in practice specific methods of data collection and analysis. Assessment includes both short research reports and written examinations in the end of the semester. Additional bibliography for study Billig, M. (1985). Prejudice, categorisation and particularisation: From a perceptual to a rhetorical approach. European Journal of Social Psychology, 15, Samelson, F. (1978). From race psychology to studies in prejudice : Some observations on the thematic reversal in social psychology. Journal of the History of the Behavioural Sciences, 14: , presentations Assessment methods: Written Exam, Written Assignment Language of instruction: Greek (Exchange students: literature and assessment in Course Title: Neuropsychology III: Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Name of Lecturer: Mary Kosmidis Course Code: ΨΥ-729 Type of course: Elective Level of course: Year of study: 4 Semester/trimester: - Number of credits: 4

5 5 and competences): Upon successful completion of the course, students will have basic level knowledge of the brain mechanisms involved in neuronal and functional recovery, the theoretical foundation of the cognitive rehabilitation approach and the behavioral methods and applications which are effective in the rehabilitation of higher cognitive functions. Prerequisites: NEUROPSYCHOLOGY I: INTRODUCTION Course contents: Cognitive methods of treatment intervention and mechanisms of recovery of patients with neuropsychological dysfunction (e.g., after traumatic brain injury). Theoretical foundations and rehabilitation techniques for impaired attention, memory, communication, executive functioning and awareness. Assessment methods: Written Exam Language of instruction: Greek (Exchange students: literature and assessment in

6 6 SPRING SEMESTER Course Title: Psychopathology Name of Lecturer: Evrynomi Avdi Course Code: ΨΥ-481 Type of course: Compulsory Level of course: Year of study: 2 Semester/trimester: - Number of credits: 6 and competences): Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to a) understand and recognize the main groups of psychological disorders in contemporary systems of classification b) give a diagnosis to a clinical vignette and explain their rationale c) discuss possible aetiological factors and theories of aetiology for the main diagnostic categories d) think critically about the concept of psychiatric diagnosis, its limitations and usefulness. Course contents: The course provides a critical presentation of the issues that concern the definition, description, conceptualization and treatment of behaviour deemed abnormal. Specifically, we will discuss the diagnostic systems, the main diagnostic categories according to DSM-IV-TR and the main psychological hypotheses (cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic, humanistic, family/ systems and sociocultural) as well as neurobiological theories regarding the conceptualization of these disorders. In addition, we present briefly the main treatments for these disorders and we discuss the usefulness, the limitations and the consequences of diagnosis as an institutional practice. Moreover, clinical material is presented with a focus on formulation in clinical psychology and the role of diagnostic systems in this process. Assessment methods: Exams

7 7 Course Title: Health Psychology Name of Lecturer: Pagona Roussi Course Code: ΨΥ-673 Type of course: Elective Level of course: Year of study: 3 Semester/trimester: - Number of credits: 4 and competences): To become familiar with the main issues that health psychologists deal with; To gain understanding of the complex relationships between biological, psychological and social factors in physical health; To become familiar with the main theoretical approaches and research methods in health psychology; To learn about the main fields of application of health psyschology Course contents: The course entails a presentation of the psychological, social and cultural aspects of health and illness. We will present the biopsychosocial model and focus on the interactions between the biological, behavioural, psychological and social factors that affect the development and course of illness. Specifically, we will discuss the relationship between stress and illness, the processes involved in identifying symptoms and illness behaviours, the relationship between personality and health, social inequalities in health, the experience of chronic illness, specific illnesses (heart disease, cancer, AIDS), psychological issues in terminal illness, critical health psychology, doctor-patient communication and relationship, health prevention and professional issues regarding health psychologists. Assessment methods: Reading Assignment, Exams Course Title: Neuropsychology II: Neuropsychological Assessment Name of Lecturer: Mary Kosmidis Course Code: ΨΥ-629 Type of course: Elective Level of course: Year of study: 3 Semester/trimester: - Number of credits: 5

8 8 and competences): Upon successful completion of the course, students will have a basic level of knowledge and understanding of the procedures involved in neuropsychological assessment, but also of the conceptual issues that invariably arise in the course of designing the assessment and interpreting the results. Also, students will have basic knowledge of the neuropsychological deficits often found in various neurological, psychiatric and other disorders. Course contents: Goals and methods of neuropsychological assessment. Basic principles for the development of tests based on theories of brain functioning and selection of test batteries for diagnosis of cerebral damage or dysfunction. Interpretation of neuropsychological assessment results and report writing. Administration of commonly used tests in clinical assessment and research. Neuropsychological deficits in various neurological, psychiatric and other disorders. Assessment methods: Exams Course Title: The Psychology of Death and Dying Name of Lecturer: Zaira Papaligoura Course Code: ΨΥ-639 Type of course: Elective Level of course: Year of study: 3 Semester/trimester: - Number of credits: 5 and competences): By the time students complete the course they should: 1) be able to understand cultural influences upon death and grief 2) Compare and contrast different theories on death dying and grief 3)to compare and contrast hospital care, hospices and home care 4)be able to discuss the differences in childhood regarding death, grief and life threatening diseases Course contents: The following topics will be discussed: The psychological dimensions of death and dying. Attitudes toward death in the era of technology. Coping with death. Hospices. The importance of grief. Children and death. Children s understanding of death. Children facing life threatening diseases. Disenfranchised grief. Hospices

9 9, Reading Assignments Assessment methods: Exams Course Title: Memory Disorders Name of Lecturer: Elvira Masoura Course Code: ΨΥ -802 Type of course: Elective Level of course: Year of study: 4 Semester/trimester: - Number of credits: 5 and competences): The module will provide students with An understanding of the basic conceptual and theoretical aspects of memory theories and memory disorders. Understanding of the variety of theories and research methods used to examine the disorders of memory Ability to critically evaluate the research and theories on memory disorders Course contents: This module provides a review of the main disorders of memory that lead to failure of memory processes. The approach is cognitive experimental, with an emphasis on the theoretical analysis of the disorders. The aim of the module is to expand students understanding of the main function of memory. Topics that covered are: Memory system. Amnesia. Post traumatic amnesia. Psychogenetic amnesia. Developmental amnesia. Childhood amnesia. Alzheimer s disease and memory. Memory and dementia. Memory disorders and other cognitive impairments. Estimating memory function. Additional bibliography for study Baddeley A., Kopelman, M.D., & Wilson, M. (1997). The Handbook of Memory Disorders, (2nd Edition). John Wiley. Campell R. & Conway, M. (1995.) Broken Memories: Case Studies in Memory Impairment. Blackwell. Schacter D. (2002). The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers. Houghton Mifflin

10 10 Alloway, T. & Gathercole S. (2006). Working Memory and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Psychology Press. Assessment methods: Exams