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PSYC40050

Academic Year 2023/2024

Contemporary Systemic Theory Y2 (PSYC40050)

Subject:
Psychiatry
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
7.5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Valerie O'Brien
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 3.5
Spring 4
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will occur in Autumn and Spring Trimesters and will comprise twenty seminars of 1.5 hours duration each. Student learning will be directed towards the theoretical underpinnings of Systemic Therapy Practice. The focus will be on the development of Systemic, Social Constructionist, Narrative and Dialogic theories and their application in practice. Topics covered will include the Evaluation and Critique of Theory, Developing an understanding of Social Constructionism, Post-Milan Developments (Collaborative Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Dialogic Approaches), Social and Cultural issues in Systemic Practice, Systemic Couples Therapy, and Systemic Therapy responses to organic health problems.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will have a knowledge and understanding of: (1) a broad, up to date range of literature in Systemic Theory and Practice. (2) an ability to evaluate theory critically. (3) an ability to describe differences and similarities between approaches in Systemic Therapy including relevant theories of change. (4) how to identify and develop appropriate responses to organic problems that impact on emotional interpersonal system difficulties.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

60
Autonomous Student Learning

90
Seminar (or Webinar)

30
Total

180

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Article Review at 40% of final grade and Graded essay at 60% of final grade.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment: Assignment: Review and critique of journal article Unspecified n/a Graded No
40
 No
Essay: Graded Essay Unspecified n/a Graded No
60
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Written feedback form based on a matrix grid

Name Role
Ms Mara De Lacy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Marina Everri Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Dorothy Gunne Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Diane Hanly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Deirdre Hayes Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mattia Messena Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Geraldine Richardson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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