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24022-01 - Lecture: History of Psychology (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Rui Mata (rui.mata@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Loreen Tisdall (loreen.tisdall@unibas.ch) |
| Content | The course “History of Psychology” covers the roots of psychology in philosophy, as well as the natural and social sciences, to map the development of different schools and approaches in psychology to understanding human mental life and behaviour from the 19th century to the present day. The course documents how psychology has become increasingly institutionalised as a scientific discipline as well as a source various applications spanning mental health, education, work, or the communication of evidence and risk. |
| Learning objectives | Getting to know the historical roots and different schools and approaches in psychology over time; gain an overview of the origins and development of main practices and applications of psychological theory; getting to know the biographies and contributions of prominent psychologists. |
| Bibliography | Will be provided in the lecture. |
| Comments | Es handelt sich um eine Pflichtvorlesung im Bachelorstudiengang Psychologie (Modul Einführung StO24 und StO15). Achtung: Diese Vorlesung wird in der StO15 nur noch bis HS27 angeboten. |
| Weblink | https://matarui.github.io/HISTPSY_HS25/ |
| Admission requirements | Bachelorstudium Psychologie. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 08.15-09.45 | Kollegienhaus, Aula 033 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 22.09.2026 | 08.15-09.45 | Kollegienhaus, Aula 033 |
| Tuesday 29.09.2026 | 08.15-09.45 | Kollegienhaus, Aula 033 |
| Tuesday 06.10.2026 | 08.15-09.45 | Kollegienhaus, Aula 033 |
| Tuesday 13.10.2026 | 08.15-09.45 | Kollegienhaus, Aula 033 |
| Tuesday 20.10.2026 | 08.15-09.45 | Kollegienhaus, Aula 033 |
| Tuesday 27.10.2026 | 08.15-09.45 | Kollegienhaus, Aula 033 |
| Tuesday 03.11.2026 | 08.15-09.45 | Kollegienhaus, Aula 033 |
| Tuesday 10.11.2026 | 08.15-09.45 | Kollegienhaus, Aula 033 |
| Tuesday 17.11.2026 | 08.15-09.45 | Kollegienhaus, Aula 033 |
| Tuesday 24.11.2026 | 08.15-09.45 | Kollegienhaus, Aula 033 |
| Tuesday 01.12.2026 | 08.15-09.45 | Kollegienhaus, Aula 033 |
| Tuesday 08.12.2026 | 08.15-09.45 | Kollegienhaus, Aula 033 |
| Tuesday 15.12.2026 | 08.15-09.45 | Kollegienhaus, Aula 033 |
| Modules |
Module: Introduction (Bachelor's Studies: Psychology (Start of studies before 01.08.2024)) (Pflicht) Module: Introduction (Bachelor's Studies: Psychology) (Pflicht) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | PaperPencil-Klausur am DI 15.12.26 von 8:15-9:45 Uhr. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Psychology, studiendekanat-psychologie@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Psychology |