Environmental Psychology and Sustainability (VPUPK_437)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to develop for students a scientifically sound and critical understanding of the interaction between human and physical, social and natural environments as the central research direction of environmental psychology, theoretical models of human behaviour, attitudes and motivation, their psychological and social foundations, as well as the research methods of these interactions and their application in professional environmental protection and sustainable development practices.
Prerequisites
The course aims to develop students’ scientifically grounded and critical understanding of human–environment interactions as the central focus of environmental psychology, including theoretical models of human behavior, attitudes, and motivation, the principles of environmental protection, and the research methods used to study these phenomena,as well as their application in professional practice.
Learning outcomes
1.Defines environmental psychology and environmental protection as empirical and interdisciplinary areas of research, the object and importance of their research within the meaning of human behaviour, attitudes and interaction with the environment.
1.Analyse the scientific texts of environmental psychology and environmental protection by defining the purpose of the study, the methods used and key conclusions on human-environmental interactions.
1.Integrate knowledge of environmental psychology, human behaviour, attitudes, motivation and principles of environmental protection into a common understanding of human-environmental interaction.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 6 | Bachelor | Limited choice | Ingūna Griškēviča, Monta Blumberga-Galiņa |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 7 | Bachelor | Limited choice | Ingūna Griškēviča, Monta Blumberga-Galiņa |
