Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2025 - PSYC 308 D100

History and Systems of Modern Psychology (3)

Class Number: 5304

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Bertrand Sager
    bsager@sfu.ca
    Office: Virtual, over Zoom
    Office Hours: By appointment

  • Prerequisites:

    PSYC 201.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines the development of modern psychology from the founding of the first laboratories in the late 19th century to the present. The development and revisions of the major theoretical systems of psychology are examined from a comparative and critical perspective. Students with credit for PSYC 207 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course examines the study of the mind from ancient Greece to the 21st century, with a focus on the last two-hundred years. Throughout our journey, we will consider how culture, race, ethnicity, and gender have contributed to and perhaps even shaped the history of psychology. Students will be encouraged to reflect on what the future of psychology might look like by applying unique lenses to the material and situating it in a greater historical and societal contex

Grading

  • 2 Essays (2 X 20%): 40%
  • 4 Quizzes (4 X 15%): 60%
  • There is no final exam for this course.

REQUIREMENTS:

You are expected to attend all lectures and to have read and be ready to discuss the relevant material ahead of time.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Readings/Materials:

Textbook (available for online access via SFU library): Pickren, W. E., & Rutherford, A. (2010). A history of modern psychology in context / Wade E. Pickren and Alexandra Rutherford. Wiley.

Additional Readings: https://www.apa.org/about/apa/equity-diversity-inclusion

Psychology's Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Report

You are expected to attend all lectures and to have read and be ready to discuss the relevant material ahead of time.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.