Courses / Modules / PSYC3024 Nostalgia

Nostalgia

When you'll study it: Semester 2
CATS points: 15
ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Level 6
Module lead: Robert Wildschut
Academic year: 2025-26

Module overview

This module is designed to familiarise students with the principal theories, concepts, and research methods relevant to the area of nostalgia. The lectures and readings are designed to acquaint students with both classic and current research trends in the area of nostalgia. This module will help students to discover ways in which to apply the subject matter to their day-to-day experiences, and to better understand themself and others. Lectures will include discussion and class presentations. Discussion and class activities are important to class dynamics and the learning environment, and active participation will increase students understanding of the subject matter.

Linked modules

Pre-requisite: PSYC1016

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

The course will include some lecture but will focus primarily on the discussion of assigned readings and lecture material. Students will be responsible for presenting readings to the class. These presentations will be followed by class discussions, which will be facilitated by the instructor. Students will maintain a journal, in which they discuss material covered in class.

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	126
Teaching	24
Total study time	150

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Final Exam	60%
Journal	20%
Research Participation	1%
Multimedia presentation	19%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Assessment	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External