DDVL111 General Psychology

Theatre Faculty
Summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
24/0/4. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Martina Koubíková (lecturer)
Mgr. Magdaléna Lípová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Veronika Broulíková
Drama and Education Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Supplier department: Drama and Education Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Timetable
Wed 25. 2. 8:30–16:30 09
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the general psychology course is to introduce students to the structure of the psychological sciences, the subject of psychology and the terminology of general psychology (mental processes, states and properties and their disorders) and psychology of personality primarily for the purpose of further autonomous reading of the psychological literature in the following studies and for use in the pedagogical and theatrical practice of students.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge : - Students are oriented in the structure of psychological disciplines; - Students are oriented in the terminology of general psychology and the psychology of personality; - Students have a wide knowledge of theories of psychological processes, states and characteristics; - Students have a basic understanding of psychopathology. Skills: - Students are able to use psychological terminology in the proper context of the relevant literature; - Students can work with the psychological literature; - Students can apply knowledge of effective learning to their own learning and use training exercises to improve memory. Competencies: - Students are able to use their knowledge of general psychology, psychology of personality, and psychopathology to prepare and reflect on their teaching and theatre practice; - Students are able to apply the knowledge acquired in the field of psychology of personality for their personal growth and development in the field of work and personal life; - students are able to apply knowledge to self-knowledge, effective overcoming of stressful situations by applying elements of psychohygiene; - students are able to apply knowledge from the field of psychology in theatre production for children and other age groups.
Syllabus
During the second semester, students will study the following areas of general psychology: - the will; - memory, memory improvement, and effective learning; - learning and its types; - learning under the influence of models, imitation, and identification; - emotions; managing emotions, psychohygiene (emotions in children and how to deal with them); - personality and its structure; - motivation; - temperament; - abilities and intellect; - character and the development of moral consciousness.
Literature
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  • Frankl, V. E.: Psychoterapie pro laiky. Brno: Cesta 1998. info
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  • Křivohlavý, J.: Konflikty mezi lidmi. Praha: Portál 2008. info
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  • Křivohlavý, J.: Pozitivní psychologie. Praha: Portál 2004. info
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Teaching methods
Lecture, work with text, discussion methods, individual work of students, work with the media
Assessment methods
The semester ends with a written exam covering specified topics. For students Theatre and Education for the Deaf specialisation, the written exam is followed by an oral exam, interpreted into sign language by an interpreter.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2015, Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025.
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