University of Glasgow

Advanced statistical techniques for the analysis of psychometric data, focusing on reliability analysis, principal component analysis, cluster analysis, and various regression techniques. Students lean how to evaluate psychometric scales and use them for prediction and measurement.

The course introduces students to the study and representation of the everyday, the mix of sweeping trends and little things that make up the day-in, day-out of life. Via key themes (such as private and public space, rhythms and routines, streets and houses, interaction and alienation, boredom and surprise) we will analyse a selection of filmic, photographic and literary texts in which the everyday is portrayed (such as city symphonies, photobooks, literary fiction and documentaries).

This course analyzes the theme of "crossing borders" in geographical, scientific, political, psychological, social, cultural and gender-orientated terms, building on literary skills which students have acquired through study at Level 1. It focuses on the human motivations behind, and the consequences of, various "crossings" as well as the exploration of otherness, secrets, mysteries, and taboos.

As well as a range of familiar and less familiar works by Shakespeare, this course covers comparative works of drama, poetry, and prose from before, during, and after Shakespeare's time, from literatures both English and foreign. It invites students to relate these to the Shakespeare works as examples of literary forms and genres such as tragedy, pastoral, history play, sonnet, and to consider the importance of form and genre in literature. 

This course provides a solid understanding of classic and contemporary psychological theory and research in Social Psychology which covers key research in social thinking, influence, and inter-group behavior. Students learn to describe and evaluate major models and theories within social psychology; critically analyze the role of culture in social behavior with a focus on the difference between collectivist and individualistic cultures; explain the main theories of social facilitation and social loafing; analyze key issues in the study of group behavior such as communication, status, roles, and leadership; evaluate the empirical evidence of theories and intergroup conflict comparing realistic conflict theory with that of social categorization theory; critically analyze evidence where social psychology has helped solve an applied problem such as leadership education or prejudice; and to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.

This course develops students' understanding of, and ability to analyze, poetic and poetic-dramatic texts. Covering a substantial range of poets and texts from different literary periods, it fosters wide and varied reading, introduces students to theories of and about poetry ("poetics") and helps students to understand, appreciate, and employ the expressive resources of language.

This course provides the opportunity to analyze works representing different types of hero: classical, tragic, popular, traditional, comic, anti-heroes, and others; explore the notion of heroism, its absence in our lives and our longing for it as this finds expression in various historical contexts and cultures; deal with the notion of masculinity as a cultural and historical construct; apply the analytical skills students have gained to a wide range of problems which may confront them in different situations and contexts in later life; and allow students to explore the features of a number of literary/cultural forms, providing a framework of ideas and methodologies appropriate to specific genres, ideas which students apply to the comparative study of texts.

The course introduces students to the key terminologies, concepts, and applications of acrylic painting. Students receive one to one tuition on the choice of subject matter, the rendering of their drawing, the application of paint, and their approach to layering paint.

This course combines a critical historical overview of arts criticism with its practical application. It enables students to build a portfolio of different forms of critical writing, tailored to different potential readerships and a variety of publication formats across different media, e.g., in print or via the web. It also encourages students to engage critically with a broad range of live performance.