Syllabus DU FYUP PDF
Syllabus DU FYUP PDF
Syllabus DU FYUP PDF
Every semester, teaching will be spread over 16 weeks, including 2 weeks for
review.
Theory: 4 classes +1 student presentation per paper per week. The total teaching
hours per paper is 40. There would be 1 tutorial class per one group of students for
each theory paper. Each tutorial group would consist of 10- 15 students.
Practicum: 4 classes per week per group (each group will consist of maximum 10
students).
Evaluation: Apart from the final examination at the end of the semester, students
would be evaluated continuously through their presentations, and conduction of
practical and projects. The distribution of marks is as follows:
Out of 150 marks: 100 marks are dedicated for final examination and 50 marks for
internal assessment through presentation/project.
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Practicum: 50 marks. Continuous internal evaluation is to be done for all the
practicum.
Table 1 provides an outline of different papers in each semester for Discipline Course
I. Table 2 provides an outline of different papers in each semester for Discipline
Course II, and Table 3 provides an outline of Applied Courses. .
DC I (4+1)
EXIT
Semester V Semester VI
EXIT
Semester VII Semester VIII
PSY 15. Bio-Psychology (Theory+Practical) PSY 18. Cultural and Indigenous Psychology
(Theory+Practical)
PSY 16.Understanding Human Resource and
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Practices (Theory + Practical) PSY 19.Media Psychology (Theory + Practical)
III PSY DC II 03. Psychology for Healthy PSY DC II 04. Intergroup Relations
Living (Theory + Practicum)
(Theory + Practicum)
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Table 3: Applied Courses
AC (2+1)
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DISCIPLINE COURSES I
Semester-I
Objective: To introduce students to the field of psychology and help them gain an
understanding of the basic psychological processes with an emphasis on applications
of psychology in everyday life.
Practicum:
Readings
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PSY02. Health Psychology
Readings:
1. Allen, F.(2011). Health psychology and behaviour. Tata McGraw Hill Edition
(Chapter-1).
2. Dimatteo, M. R., & Martin L. R. (2011). Health psychology. India: Dorling
Kindersley (Chapter-1 and 5).
3. Snyder, C.R., Lopez S. J., & Pedrotti, J. T. (2011). Positive psychology: The
scientific and practical explorations of human strengths. New Delhi: Sage
(Chapter-7, 9 and 11).
4. Taylor, S.E. (2006). Health psychology, 6th Edition. New Delhi: Tata McGraw
Hill (Chapter-3,4,5 and 6).
Semester II
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2. Intelligence: Concept of intelligence: Psychometric and cognitive approaches to
intelligence; Gardner’s multiple intelligences; Heredity, environment and intelligence;
Group differences in intelligence; Extremes of intelligence: Giftedness and mental
retardation (Developmental delay). (Hours: 12 )
Practicum:
Two psychological tests (one based on Intelligence and one based on personality).
Readings:
Objectives: To understand (a) how human life unfolds from conception to late
adulthood and (b) the connection between theory and applications within each domain
of development.
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4. Socio-emotional development: Emotional development; Moral development;
The Self; Forging an identity; Gender and sexuality; Aging and the social
world; Successful aging. (14 Hours)
Practicum Students have to carry out any 2 practicum (based on PSY 04) out of the
following illustrative list:
Readings:
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Semester III
Objective: To help students appreciate the centrality of social relations for human
existence and functioning in diverse contexts for managing interpersonal and social
problems.
Readings:
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2. Chadha, N.K.(ed) (2012) Social Psychology New Delhi:MacMillan Publishers
India Ltd. (Chapters 4, 13)
3. Myers, D.G. (1999). Social psychology, 6th edition. Mc Graw Hill (Chapters
1-3 )
4. Reece, B.L. & Brandt, R. (2005). Effective Human Relations: Personal and
organizational Applications. 9th Ed. Houghton Mifflin Company (Chapter
1and 8)
5. Smith, P.B., Bond, M.H. & Kagitcibasi, C. (2006). Understanding social
psychology across cultures. New Delhi: Sage. (Chapter 8, 11)
6. Taylor,S.E, Peplau, L.A. & Sears, D.O.(2006). Social psychology. New Delhi:
Pearson. ( Chapters 1-4 )
3: Analyzing differences between groups: Normal Probability Curve, t-test and ANOVA
(one-way), Chi Square. (12 hours)
4: Using Qualitative Methods: Case Study, Content analysis and Focus Group.(10
hours)
Semester IV
1. The Universal Quest for Psyche: Insights from ancient Indian philosophical
systems (i.e., Samkhya, Yoga, Vedant,); The Western traditions: Empiricism,
rationalism and utilitarianism. The Early beginnings: Contributions of early schools
(i.e. structuralism, functionalism, gestalt)
Readings:
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4. St. Clair, Michael. (1999). Object Relations and Self-Psychology: An
Introduction. Wadsworth Publishing Company (Chapters 1 and 2).
Objective: To help student understand social problems and gain knowledge about
intervention strategies.
Praticum: The students will conduct four practicums. The following is a suggestive
list. Choice of practicum shall be left to the discretion of the colleges.
Readings
1. Kloos, B., Hill, j., Thomas, E., Wandersman, Elias, M. J., & Dalton, J.H.
(2012). Community psychology: Linking individuals and communities.
Wadsworth, Cengage. (Chapter 14).
2. Mikkelson, B. (1995). Methods for development work and research: A guide
for practioners. New Delhi: Sage. (Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6).
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3. Schneider, F.W., Gruman, A., Coults, L .M. (Eds.). (2012). Applied social
psychology: Understanding and addressing social and practical problems.
New Delhi: Sage publications. (Chapter 1,4,13; 14)
4. Smith, P.B., Bond, M.H., & Kagitcibasi, C. (2006). Understanding social
psychology across cultures. New Delhi: Sage Publication.
Semester V
Objective: To help student understand the concept of abnormality and apprise them
of the clinical picture, causation and treatment of some psychological disorders.
4. Mood disorders: Unipolar and Bipolar Disorders and Suicide (14 hours)
Note: Clinical picture causes and treatment of all the disorders will be dealt with.
Only the relevant treatment/intervention techniques are to be mentioned. These shall
be dealt with in detail in the VI semester.
Practicum
The following practicum (based on PSY 09) would be carried out in the
laboratory/field. Choose any two Clinical Assessment techniques from the following:
Readings
1. Carson, R. C., Butcher, J. N., Mineka, S., & Hooley, J.M. (2007). Abnormal
psychology. 13th Ed. New Delhi:Pearson. (Chapters 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8)
2. Kearney, C. A. & Trull, T. J. (2012). Abnormal psychology and life: A
dimensional approach. New Delhi:Cengage learning. (Chapters 2, 3, 5, 7, 8)
3. Kring, A. M., Johnson, S. L., Davison, G. C. & Neale, J.M. (2010). Abnormal
psychology.11th Ed. Delhi: Wiley-India. (Chapters 3, 7, 8, 10)
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PSY 10. Counseling psychology
Objective: To help the student understand the basic concepts, processes and key
applications of counseling.
3.Techniques: Play, art, drama, music, dance; Yoga and meditation (12 hours)
Practicum: Students are required to carry out any 2 practical (based on PSY 10) from
an illustrative list given below;
Readings:
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3. Rao, K. (2010) Psychological Interventions: From Theory to Practice. In G. Misra
(Ed): Psychology in India. Volume 3: Clinical and Health Psychology. New Delhi.
ICSSR/ Pearson (Chapter 5)
4. Rao, S.N. & Sahajpal, P. (2013) Counselling and Guidance. New Delhi: Tata
McGraw Hill. (Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17)
Readings:
Practicum : Students would be required to complete two practicum from any of the
topics discussed in PSY 12 ‘Foundations of Organizational Behavior’. Choice of
practicum shall be left to the discretion of the colleges. The field exposure should be a
priority in practical. Assessment should not solely focus on testing, and quantitative
analysis should be coupled with qualitative analysis. Proposed practical group size
should not exceed 10 as an experiential hand on training is needed and close contact
with the students is required.
Readings:
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PSY 13. Understanding and Dealing with Psychological Disorders
Practicum
Any two of the following (based on PSY 13) clinical assessment techniques would be
carried out in the laboratory/field.
Readings
1. Carson, R. C., Butcher, J. N., Mineka, S., & Hooley, J.M. (2007). Abnormal
Psychology. Thirteenth Edition.Pearson, New Delhi. (Chapters 10, 11, 14, 16,
17)
2. Kring, A. M., Johnson, S. L., Davison, G. C. & Neale, J.M. (2010). Abnormal
Psychology. Eleventh Edition. Delhi: Wiley-India. (Chapter 11, 12, 13)
Objective: To learn the linkage between individuals, communities and societies and
handle social issues more effectively with people’s participation.
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participation; collaboration and community strengths. b) Community functions –
learning, socialization, and supportive functions. (12 hours)
Readings:
1. Banerjee, A., Banerji, R., Duflo, E., Glenneske, R., & Khenani, S. (2006) Can
Information Campaign start local participation and improve outcomes? A
study of primary education in Uttar Pradesh, India, World Bank Policy
Research, Working Paper No.3967
2. Fetterman, D.M., Kaftarian, S.J. & Wandersman, A (Eds)(1996)
Empowerment Evaluation, New Delhi : Sage Publication. (Chapter 8)
3. Kloos B. Hill, J Thomas, Wandersman A, Elias M.J. & Dalton J.H. (2012).
Community Psychology: Linking Individuals and Communities, Wadsworth
Cengage Learning.[ Chapter 1 (page 02-35), Chapter 6 (page 174-197),
Chapter 8 (page 248-284), Chapter 11]
4. McKenzie, J. F. Pinger, R. R. & Kotecki, J. E. (2005). An introduction to
community health. United States: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. (Chapter 5,
7, 9)
5. Misra, G. (Ed). (2010) Psychology in India. Indian Council of Social Science
Research. Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt Ltd. Pearson Education (Unit III
Chapter 2)
6. Poland, B. D., Green, L.W. & Rootman, I.(2000) Setting for Health
Promotion: Linking Theory and Practice, Sage Publication, New Delhi
(Chapter 7).
Semester VII
3. Behavioural regulations: Biological basis of: learning and memory, emotion, and
human communication (speech); Functional abnormalities of neurotransmitter:
dopamine and serotonin hypothesis; Behavioral Endocrinology: neuroendocrine
system and development of brain and behavior.
Practicum
Readings:
Objective: To help students understand the various processes and issues inherent in
organizations related to human resources.
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4. Organizational change and development: (a) Organizational change: Concepts,
models (one specific model), Techniques (one technique for individual and one for
group);(b) Organizational development: Concepts, models (one specific model),
techniques (one technique for individual and one for group; Case studies in Indian
context. (14 hours)
Practicum:
Students would be required to complete 4 practicum from any of the topics discussed
in PSY 16 . Choice of practicum shall be left to the discretion of the colleges.
Readings:
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4. Ensuring Quality of Research: Standards of good qualitative research;
Reliability, Validity and Generalizability of quantitative research (14 hrs)
The aim of this paper is to enable students use their learning from Paper 17 to design
a research study. Student will be encouraged to undertake review of literature on a
topic, formulate a research question and identify an appropriate method which he/she
may pursue in Paper 20 in semester 8. Students will be supervised in groups of 3-4 for
1 class/week.
Readings:
Semester VIII
2. Culture, Self and Others: (a) Who am I and Who are They? Culture and
architecture; Representation: Person, Other People, Self and of Groups (b) The
Making and Remaking of Cultures: A Developmental Perspective: Life stages and
culture, Family and children, three models of the family, self-construal and
developmental pathways.(14 hours)
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4. Indigenous Psychology: Indian Psychology – Implications and applications;
Indian perspective on emotions; self and identity; place of culture in psychological
science; indigenization of psychology in India.(12 hours)
Readings
2. Chiu, C., & Hong, Y. (2006). Social Psychology of Culture. New York:
Psychology Press. (Chapters 6, 10, 11, 12)
Objective: To Educate the students about media, its impact, and in designing of
advertisements/media promotions/ campaigns
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3. Audio-Visual media (TV and movies) and Print media: Nature and their
impact; Developmental issues: fantasy Vs reality, socialization, stereotyping,
and violence. . Case studies in the Indian context. (12 hours)
4. Interactive and emerging technologies: Virtual social media, interactive
media, gaming, issues of internet addiction. Case studies in the Indian context.
(12 hours)
Practicum: Any two practicum based on the topics discussed in PSY 19(Media
Psychology)
Readings
1. Barker, M., Barker, D. I., Bormann, N. F. & Neher, K. E. (2013). Social media
marketing: A strategic approach. South Western Cengage learning. (Chapter 10).
2. Batra, R., Aaker, D. A., and Myers, J. G. (2006). Advertising management. New
Delhi Dorling Kindersley (India). (Chapter 1)
3. Berns, R. M. (2004). Child, Family, School, Community: Socialization and
support. Thomson/Wadsworth. (Chapter 9; 339-382).
4. Giles, D. (2008). Media Psychology. Lawrence Erlbaum (Chapter 1)
5. Kotler , P., Keller, K. L., Koshy, A. & Jha, M. (2012). Marketing management: A
South Asian perspective. Pearson (Chapter 17)
6. Melkote, S. R. & Steeves, H. L. (2001). Communication for development in the
third world. New Delhi Sage (Chapter 1)
7. Melkote, S. R. & Steeves, H. L. (2001). Communication for development in the
third world. Sage (Chapter 4)
8. Young, G., Ferrari, P., Malhotra, S., Tyano, S., and Caffo, E. (2003). Brain,
culture and development. MacMillan. (Chapter 6)
Students can opt for either a research project or field training. The research project
can be undertaken by an individual student or a group of 3-4 students. In
consultation with a supervisor, students will carry out empirical work using
qualitative and/or quantitative methods studied in papers on research
methodology. Students will be supervised in groups of 3-4 for 1 class/week. The
presentation of the report should be as per APA standards. The students choosing
to do internship in different kinds of set-ups/organizations will be required to
submit a field report as per the decided format. Students will be supervised in
groups of 3-4 for 1 class/week.
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Discipline –II Courses
Semester III
Readings:
1. Ciccarelli , S. K. & Meyer, G.E. (2008). Psychology (South Asian Edition).
New Delhi: Pearson.
2. Feldman,S.R.(2009).Essentials of understanding psychology ( 7th Ed.) New
Delhi: Tata Mc Graw Hill.
3. Passer, Michael W. & Smith,R.E.(2007). Psychology: The science of mind
and behavior. New Delhi :Tata McGraw-Hill.
Semester IV
PSY DCII 02. Youth Psychology
Objective: To help students understand the notion of youth across cultures, the
factors influencing youth identity and the importance of youth psychology.
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2. Youth development and society: Relationship with family members, peers
and friends; Romantic relationships and intergenerational relations; Youth
culture: Gender, media and values. (14 Hours)
3. Issues and challenges: Youth and risk behaviours (Drug abuse, delinquency,
sexuality & suicide risk); Employment, education; Youth in transition.
(12 Hours)
Readings:
1. Brown, B. B., R. Larson, & T. S. Saraswathi. (2002).The world's youth:
Adolescence in eight regions of the globe. New York: Cambridge University
Press. (Chapters 1 & 2).
2. Connidis, I. A. (2010).Family ties and aging. Sage. ( Chapters 8 &10)
3. Heinz, L. & Ansbacher, R.R. (1956). The individual psychology of Alfred
Adler. New York: Basic Books.( Chapter 5)
4. Jonathan,I., Thomas, K., & Ramaswamy,S.( 2002). Social capital and well-
being in developing countries: An introduction. In Jonathan Isham, Thomas
Kelly, and Sunder Ramaswamy, eds. Social capital and economic
development: Well-Being in developing countries. Northampton, MA: Edward
Elgar, pp. 3-17.
5. Rew, L.(2005). Adolescent health: A multidisciplinary approach to theory,
research and intervention. Sage. (Chapter-1 & 6)
6. Tromosdraff,G. & Chen,X.(2012).Values, religion and culture in adolescent
development. Cambridge University Press. (Chapter 1& 18 )
Semester V
1. Illness, health and well being: Conceptualizing illness, health and wellbeing;
Models: Medical, bio-psycho-social, holistic health. (12 Hours)
2. Stress and coping: Nature and sources of stress; Personal and social
mediators of stress; Effects of stress on physical and mental health; Stress
management. (12 Hours)
Readings:
Semester VI
Readings:
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2. Keyton, J. (2006). Communicating groups-building relationships in group
effectiveness. New York: Oxford University Press .
3. Smith, P.B., Bond, M.H & Kagitcibasi, C.(2006) Understanding social
psychology across culture. New Delhi : Sage Publications.
4. Zorsyth, D.R. (2009) Group dynamics.Broke/Cole: Wadsworth .
Semester VII
1. Dill, K.E. (2009). How fantasy becomes reality: Seeing through media
influence.New York: Oxford University Press. (Chapters 1,2,4)
2. Giles, D. (2003). Media psychology. New Jersey: Lawrence
Erlbaum.AssociatesPublishers. (Chapters 1,2,4,6,8,9,10&16)
3. Jansson-Boyd, C. V. (2010). Consumer psychology. England: Open
University Press. Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,8,11,12)
4. Wanke, M. (Ed.). (2009). Social psychology of consumer behaviour. NY:
Taylor & Francis. (Chapter 1)
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Audio-Visual Sources for Unit 4
Semester VIII
Readings:
1. Greenberg, J. & Baron, R.A. (2011). Behaviour in organizations. 10th Ed. India:
Dorling Kindersley. (Chapter 1)
2. Griffin, R.W. & Moorhead, G.(2009). Organizational behavior: Managing
people & organizations (Edition). Biztantra publishers. (Chapters 11, 12, 13)
3. Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. Essentials of Organizational Behavior. 9th
Edition. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India. (Chapters 1, 5,10,11)
4. Robbins, S. P. & Judge, T.A. Organizational behavior. 12th Ed. New Delhi:
Prentice Hall. (Chapters1, 6,11,12)
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Applied Courses
Semester III
Contact hours: 24
Module 1. Learning about sources of stress and its symptoms: Nature of stress-
various sources of stress environmental, social, physiological and psychological;
Symptoms of stress - emotional response, physiological & behavioral
Reading
Neiten, W. & Lloyd, M.A (2007). Psychology applied to Modern life. Thomson
Detmar Learning . ( Chapter 3, & 4 )
Semester IV
Objective. In Our life we need to make decisions in different contexts. Students will
learn various strategies which enable them to make god decisions as often as possible
and decision making is a skill that improves with
Readings:
1. Adler, R.B & Proctor, R.F (2009). Communication Goals and Approaches.
Wadsworth cencage Learning, India
2. Sherfield, R.M., Montgomery, R.J., & Moody, P.G. (2009). Developing soft
skills. Pearson Education, India.
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Semester V
Readings:
2. Sherfield, R.M, Montgomery, R.J. & Moody, P.G. (2009) Developing soft skills,
Pearson education, India.
Semester VI
Contact hours: 24
Objective: Identifying the characteristics of an effective leader for building teams and
transforming the members.
Readings:
1. Forsyth, D.R. (2006). Group processes. New Delhi: Cengage learning
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