MODULE SPECIFICATION

  1. Title of the module

SP639: Psychoanalysis

  1. School or partner institution which will be responsible for management of the module

School of Psychology

  1. The level of the module (Level 4, Level 5, Level 6 or Level 7)

Level 6

  1. The number of credits and the ECTS value which the module represents

15 Credits (7.5 ECTS)

  1. Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern)

Autumn or Spring

  1. Prerequisite and co-requisite modules

None

  1. The programmes of study to which the module contributes

Optional to : PSY:BSCPsychology

APPSY-S:BSCApplied Psychology

APPSCLN-S:BSCApplied Psychology with Clinical Psychology

PSYCLN:BSCPsychology with Clinical Psychology

SOCPSY:BSCSocial Psychology

PSY-A:BSCPsychology with Studies in Europe

FOPSY:BSC Psychology with Forensic Psychology

This module is available wild to non-psychology students, subject to module quota.

  1. The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
    On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the practical role played by psychoanalytic psychology in society
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of psychoanalytic psychology as a discipline and research methods used within psychoanalytic psychology
  4. Demonstrate awareness of the fundamental application of psychology, as a science, to understanding key issues in psychoanalytic psychology
  5. Demonstrate understanding of key concepts and sub-topics within psychoanalytic psychology and how they relate to each other (i.e. ability to synthesise core concepts within psychoanalytic psychology)
  6. Demonstrate a basic ability to evaluate core theories and research in psychoanalytic psychology
  7. The intended generic learning outcomes.
    On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
  8. Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the variety of theoretical and methodological approaches used in psychology
  9. Demonstrate development of self-reflective qualities required to receive constructive feedback from staff in order to improve understanding and academic performance
  10. Demonstrate development of independent learning and research skills required to support academic learning and development
  11. Demonstrate development of self-regulation skills in the form of study planning and overall time management
  12. Demonstrate development of information technology skills required to obtain key learning resources (e.g., use of online journals and learning resources as directed by lecturers).
  1. A synopsis of the curriculum

This module provides students with a critical introduction to Freudian and post-Freudian psychoanalytic psychology. It will include a critical evaluation of theory, method, and data in relation to fundamental concepts in psychoanalytic psychology – e.g. the unconscious, infantile sexuality. It will also provide a critical introduction to the application of these concepts to specific clinical conditions (e.g. neurosis, depression, autism, schizophrenia); to adult and child psychotherapy; and more generally to society (including social and cultural issues such as politics and art).

  1. Reading list (Indicative list, current at time of publication. Reading lists will be published annually)
  • S. Freud (1915-1917) Introductory Lectures on Psycho-Analysis. London: Penguin. 1991
  • P. Gay (ed.) The Freud Reader. New York: Norton, 1995
  • J. Milton et al. (2011) A Short Introduction to Psychoanalysis. Sage
  • Freud Museum (n.d.) What is Psychoanalysis?
  1. Learning and teaching methods
  • Lectures: 11 one-hour lecture per week – i.e. 11 hours per term – each lecture will provide students with an in-depth examination of the main concepts, issues, and research method related to the topic of that week’s teaching.
  • Pre-seminar assignments: 11 three-hours preparation per week – i.e. 33 hours per term.
  • Seminars: 11 one-hour seminar per week – i.e. 11 hours per term – involving critical discussion of the lecture topic in relation to the pre-seminar reading and assignment.
  • Essay research, writing, & exam revision: private study of approximately 35 hours research for, and writing of the mid-term essay; plus 50 hours research for, and writing of the end-of-term extended essay or revision of topics for the summer exam.
  • Total study hours: 150 hours
  1. Assessment methods

Mid-term essay: Students are required to submit a 1,500 word mid-term essay – this contributes to 20% of the total course mark.

In addition to the mid-term essay students are required to opt for either (1) or (2) below:-

(1) Extended essay: This option entails students submitting a 3,000 extended essay by the first day of the summer term – this contributes to 80% of the total course mark.

(2) Summer exam: This option entails students answering two out of seven essay questions in a two-hour summer term examination.

  1. Map of module learning outcomes (sections 8 & 9) to learning and teaching methods (section12) and methods of assessment (section 13)

Module learning outcome / 8.1 / 8.2 / 8.3 / 8.4 / 8.5 / 9.1 / 9.2 / 9.3 / 9.4 / 9.5
Learning / teaching method / Hours allocated
Lectures / 11 / x / x / x / x / x / x
Seminars / 11 / x / x / x / x / x / x / x
Private study / 128 / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x
Assessment method
Coursework / 30% / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x
Extended Essay / 70% / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x
Examination / 70% / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x
  1. Inclusive module design

The School recognises and has embedded the expectations of current equality legislation, by ensuring that the module is as accessible as possible by design. Additional alternative arrangements for students with Inclusive Learning Plans (ILPs)/declared disabilities will be made on an individual basis, in consultation with the relevant policies and support services.

The inclusive practices in the guidance (see Annex B Appendix A) have been considered in order to support all students in the following areas:

a) Accessible resources and curriculum

b) Learning, teaching and assessment methods

  1. Campus(es) or centre(s) where module will be delivered

Canterbury

  1. Internationalisation

This module includes reading and topics from a global perspective on the subject matter. Students are encouraged to include this paradigm when reviewing and comparing the topics.

FACULTIES SUPPORT OFFICE USE ONLY

Revision record – all revisions must be recorded in the grid and full details of the change retained in the appropriate committee records.

Date approved / Major/minor revision / Start date of the delivery of revised version / Section revised / Impacts PLOs (Q6&7 cover sheet)
23/02/17 / Minor / September 2017 / 1, 11 / No

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Module Specification Template (July 2016)