2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
PSOB5230M Psychoanalytic Theory and Personality Development
20 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Rajni Sharma
Email: rajnisharma@nhs.net
Taught: 1 Sep to 31 Aug (24mth) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
A student is required to have obtained a professional or academic qualification/s to diploma or degree level; e.g. social work, teaching, nursing, psychology, psychiatry. At interview the student's ability to work at postgraduate level will be discussed.Module replaces
PSIA5220M Psychoanalytic Theory and Personality DevelopmentThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will be able to:- describe the development of psychoanalytic theory
- compare and contrast the observational style, use of professional material, hypothesis formation and personal and cultural context of different psychoanalytic thinkers
- apply different analytic theories to their workplace and to their professional work
- describe the internal and external factors involved in the infant's developing sense of self
- describe the psychic processes of the latency period and the nature and function of adolescence
- discuss the influence of families, groups and culture on personality development.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module the student will:
1. have an in-depth and specialist knowledge of the development of psychoanalytic theory and the seminal concepts which define the knowledge
2. be able to apply psychoanalytic theories to a range of contempary professional contexts
3. be able to integrate psychoanalytic concepts to observation.
Skills outcomes
This theory based module will enable students to critically evaluate seminal psychoanalytic writings and consider them within historical context and contempary application.
Students should become skilled in applying psychoanalytic theories of personality development to their professional practice with children, young people and families.
Syllabus
Students will learn about the chronological development of psychoanalytic theory; study of analytic thinkers; observational style; use of clinical material; hypothesis formation and theory building.
Understanding of the writers in their personal and cultural context; study of the patient therapist relationship; the use of language in analytic theory building will also be discussed as well as the application of analytic theory to current culture and work environment.
Internal and external factors in the personality development of the infant's developing sense of self will be explored as well as the child's relationship to his world and nature of family interaction.
Students are required to understand family functioning and the culture which supports the gradual growth from early total dependence towards experience of a separate self; the psychic processes of the latency years and influence of groups.
The nature and function of adolescence and the striving towards adulthood and independence is taught including the problems encountered during adolescence and the ongoing influence of earlier phases of life on apparently adult concerns.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 7 | 3.50 | 24.50 |
| Seminar | 30 | 1.15 | 37.50 |
| Tutorial | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Private study hours | 135.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 65.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Students are required to read set academic papers for each of the 30 seminars.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress is monitored through seminar leaders evaluating student participation and quality of understanding demonstrated in student’s contribution during weekly seminars.Support and advice regarding assignments and prior to submission and if needed after assessment if there is a problem
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2 essays, 2,500 word each | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 23/03/2017
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