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MDCS40490

Academic Year 2024/2025

Psychoanalytic Theory (MDCS40490)

Subject:
Medicine Clinical Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Barry O'Donnell
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 2.5
Spring 2.5
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module provides a systematic understanding of psychoanalytic theory from classical to contemporary psychoanalysis. This includes the study of Freud's theory of the unconscious with particular emphasis on dreams, repression and other defences. The work of Melanie Klein will be covered with focus on the processes of projection and projective identification and in relation to her theory of envy and reparation. There will be a systematic coverage of object relations theory with emphasis on Winnicott's position in relation to the early maternal relationship and processes of holding, mirroring and play and the development of the true and false self. Self psychology will be studied with reference to Kernberg's theories on borderline conditions and pathological narcissism.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts of psychoanalytic theory. 2. Locate psychoanalytic theory in its historical, methodological and conceptual context. 3. Understand the core principles of psychic development from infancy to death and their relevance for group psychotherapy.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12
Small Group

15
Specified Learning Activities

10
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

107

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
peer and group work; lectures; critical writing; reflective learning; in-class discussion; case-based learning; student presentations

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): 1,500 word count Essay. Week 4 Spring Graded Yes

100

 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback offered on penultimate draft of essay prior to submission for grading

Name Role
Ms Karen O'Shea Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Michael Price Tutor
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