853-0037-00L  Military Psychology and Pedagogy I

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Abstract	Examine the fundamentals of the two sciences and establish links with military life. Discuss various schools of thought in psychology and focus on content and process theories of motivation. Explore characteristics of pedagogical thinking and discuss the values of military education with reference to the young adult serving in the armed forces.
Learning objective	- Becoming acquainted with basic psychological views of human behaviour and experience - Knowing content- and process theories of motivation and being able to transfer them to the military context - Knowing the possibilities and limitations of military education and deriving consequences
Content	Overall, the objective is to become acquainted with the basics of both scientific areas and to make references to military practice. Military psychology is a branch of applied psychology; consequently selected aspects of psychological principles will be covered. Military pedagogy hasn't yet established itself firmly as an independent scientific discipline, it nevertheless can draw on a deep-seated tradition in Switzerland. Thus, the great importance that has been attached to the discussion of education in Swiss society and academia will be taken into account. Subjects: - History of military psychology - Psychological images of humanity (psychoanalysis, behaviourism, behavioural biology, humanistic psychology, cognitivism) - Motivational theories - Defence-, service-, operational- and combat motivation - Swiss military pedagogy - Education as defining feature of pedagogic thinking and acting This course is completedy by a compulsary one week course between terms.
Literature	- Annen, H., Steiger, R. & Zwygart, U.: Gemeinsam zum Ziel, Huber, Frauenfeld 2004 (provided as pdf) - Stadelmann, J.: Führung unter Belastung, Huber, Frauenfeld 1998 (provided as pdf) The lecture is supported by a virtual learning environment containing relevant documents (presentations and texts) and information to further literature.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making assessed Problem-solving assessed Social Competencies Leadership and Responsibility assessed Self-presentation and Social Influence assessed Personal Competencies Critical Thinking assessed Self-awareness and Self-reflection assessed

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Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 853-0040-00L Military Psychology and Pedagogy II (next semester)
For programme regulations (Examination block)	Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Policy (Armed Forces Officers) 2017 (Examination Block 2) Bachelor's Programme in Public Policy (Armed Forces Officers) 2010; Version 31.10.2017 (Block 2)
ECTS credits	7 credits
Performance assessment as a semester course (other programmes)
ECTS credits	4 credits
Examiners	H. Annen
Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	German
Repetition	Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination	mündliche Prüfung
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Programme	Section	Type
Public Policy Bachelor	Examination Block 2	O