Fundamentals of Psychoanalytic Theory (PSYC0167)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Brain Sciences
Teaching department: Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
Credit value: 30

Restrictions: This module is only open to students in the MSc Theoretical Psychoanalytic Studies programme.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module offers a critical appraisal of the main psychoanalytic theories and models of the mind. You will focus mostly on Sigmund Freud鈥檚 work, exploring his best-known papers, but also engaging other less-known but equally foundational ones. Through careful reading and contextualization of his writings, you will gain a critical understanding of the development and changes in his theories, as well as how these have related to the discipline鈥檚 changing views of particular pathologies. The content of this module is theoretical in nature, but the majority of lecturers are experienced clinicians so the clinical context very much informs the theory throughout. The module is delivered by programme staff and guest lecturers, and is taught in a combination of lectures and seminars. Individual engagement with the material is essential and you will be expected to prepare for each seminar by reading one or two assigned paper-length texts on the topic. Please note that this is a compulsory module in the MSc Theoretical Psychoanalytic Studies programme and is only open to students in this programme.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Academic year (terms 1, 2, and 3) 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 40% Fixed-time remote activity

60% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 25
Module leader: Dr Elizabeth Allison
Who to contact for more information: d.tanner@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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