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2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

FAMT5310M Foundation Course in Systemic Practice

30 creditsClass Size: 45

Module manager: Katharyn Hall
Email: k.hall1@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

As set out in the Programme level Entry Requirements.

Module replaces

FAMT5110M Foundation Course in Family Therapy

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

The module will introduce students to:
- the basic theory and concepts of systemic family practice;
- an introduction to theories of change and 'schools' of systemic practice from structural and Milan through to post-Milan constructionist and narrative approaches;
- an understanding of family life cycles, developmental tasks and intergenerational patterns;
- approaches to systemic practice in different settings and with different client groups.

The module will also provide opportunities for students to examine their own personal history from a systemic perspective and to acquire basic systemic practice skills.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to demonstrate:
- a basic understanding of the systemic approach to family and other relationships;
- an ability to describe a range of systemic models and approaches and give examples of their application to practice;
- an ability to take a critical stance to ideas and their value;
- an ability to demonstrate a range of practice skills (e.g. through role play);
- an ability to describe and critique the concept of the family life cycle perspective and its application to different family forms;
- an ability to explore the implications of adherence to AFT's Code of Ethics and Practice for both individuals and organisations;
- an awareness of the impact of the wider social context especially in respect of race, class, religion, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age and disability;
- a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice;
- a familiarity with a range of key literature relating to systemic practice;
- a basic familiarity with some aspects of research in the field, which should include an appreciation of the need for client feedback and service evaluation;
- an ability to begin to consider their own personal family and cultural experiences from a systemic perspective;
- an ability to place the development of systemic therapy into a historical context;
- an ability to explore and give an account of their personal learning process over time.

Skills outcomes
A foundation understanding of systemic theory and practice of Family Therapy incorporating a high level of social and cultural sensitivity and ethical awareness
- Knowledge of AFT's Code of Ethics.
- Self reflection appropriate to the level of training and a beginning potential to be self reflexive in therapeutic practice.
- A beginning ability to work in collaboration with people seeking therapeutic interventions.
- A beginning ability to work therapeutically with families and groups.
- A beginning ability to use relevant research in therapeutic practice.
- An understanding of relevant key legislative frameworks for therapeutic practice.

Syllabus

This module will introduce participants to the concepts and techniques of systemic family therapy. Models of family therapy and the implications of systemic thinking for practice will be introduced. Ethical, legal and personal professional developmental aspects of practice will be introduced.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	22	1.50	33.00
Tutorial	22	1.50	33.00
Private study hours			234.00
Total Contact hours			66.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

132 hours - reading (6 hours per lecture)
62 hours - essay preparation
10 hours - portfolio
15 hours - preparation for group presentation
15 hours - reading associated with workshop and conference

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student's progress is monitored through attendance, participation in lectures and tutorials, feedback and written assignments; the assessed essays and a learning log.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	3,000 words (case study)	60.00
Essay	2,000 words (theory)	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Compensation permitted. Resit attempt capped at 50 and module grade capped at 50.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 07/03/2017

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