課程資訊
課程名稱
高等法律心理學
Advanced Forensic Psychology 
開課學期
101-2 
授課對象
理學院  心理學研究所  
授課教師
趙儀珊 
課號
Psy7221 
課程識別碼
227 M6140 
班次
 
學分
全/半年
半年 
必/選修
選修 
上課時間
星期三2,3,4(9:10~12:10) 
上課地點
北館N206 
備註
總人數上限:15人 
Ceiba 課程網頁
http://ceiba.ntu.edu.tw/1012AFP_Teoh 
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課程概述

This course will involve an in-depth examination of the relationship between law and psychology. Students will gain an understanding of and evaluate the contribution of psychological theories and research to the criminal and civil justice system. Students will learn the psychology-law relationship through topics such as witness competency, criminal responsibility, malingering, false memory, child witnesses, family violence, risk assessment and expert testimony. This course will also include discussions of forensic psychology in relation to the judicial system and law in Taiwan.  

課程目標
Students should be able to:
• Define the field of forensic psychology in terms of theory and research.
• Define and evaluate adults’ and children’s roles and involvement in legal context as witnesses, victims, and perpetrators.
• Identify, describe, and explain adults’ and children’s competence as witnesses and the testimony of adults and children.
• Relate and critically evaluate theories and research in cognitive, social, clinical and developmental psychology to legal issues.
• Understand, evaluate, and apply forensic psychological research.
• Understand and evaluate expert witness testimony.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze and critique theories and research in psychology and law.
• Master dialogue facilitation, brainstorming, and group process skills.
• Solidify writing and oral presentation skills.
 
課程要求
 
預期每週課後學習時數
 
Office Hours
 
指定閱讀
 
參考書目
Bartol, C.R. & Bartol, A.M. (2011). Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Research & Application. (3rd Edition). Sage Publications.
Wrightsman, L.S. & Fulero, S.M. (2004). Forensic Psychology. (3rd Ed) Wadsworth Publishing.
 
評量方式
(僅供參考)
 
No.
項目
百分比
說明
1. 
Group research proposal 
30% 
Students will be divided into groups for this task. Each group will be expected to propose a research question pertaining to any topic in forensic psychology. Following approval by the instructor, students will be expected to propose and design a research project to address the research question they proposed. The proposal should include an introduction section, proposed methodology and analytic approach. Students will not be expected to carry out the study. Each group will be expected to present their research proposal to the rest of the class. Visual presentations are expected and each group member is expected to speak at the presentation. The length of each presentation will depend on the class size. 
2. 
Critical analysis of a journal article 
20% 
Students are required to review and critique a research article by commenting on individual sections of the paper (Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion). Students should draw from the material learnt in classes on research methods in this area, and from readings obtained from references in the article. The assignment should be 3-5 pages long. 
3. 
Three In-Class Discussion Reports 
30% 
Students will be expected to disseminate a research paper every two weeks. The research paper will be discussed in class. Write a full report on the issues discussed about a research paper. 
4. 
Film Commentary 
20% 
Comment on a film by discussing issues related to forensic psychology, research that supports your points, and your own perspectives. 
 
課程進度
週次
日期
單元主題
第1週
2/20  Course Introduction
Introduction to Law and Psychology
 
第2週
2/27  Understanding Research, Evidence-Based Legal Practice 
第3週
3/06  Criminal Profiling 
第4週
3/13  Criminal Responsibility
Research Paper Discussion  
第5週
3/20  Competency Evaluation 
第6週
3/27  Eyewitness Credibility: False Memory & Suspect Identification  
第8週
4/10  Group Discussions;
Research Paper Discussion  
第9週
4/17  Interrogation (Investigating Interviewing)
 
第10週
4/24  Deception 
第11週
5/01  In Class Research 
第12週
5/08  Child Witnesses Research Paper Discussion  
第13週
5/15  continued...Child Witnesses 
第14週
5/22  Family Violence & Battered Wife Syndrome
Research Paper Discussion  
第15週
5/29  Risk Assessments - Juveniles, Sex Offenders 
第16週
6/05  Group Research Presentations 
第18週
6/19  Film Presentation- Assignment