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PSY20100

Academic Year 2024/2025

Introduction to Disability Studies (PSY20100)

Subject:
Psychology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Psychology
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Christine Linehan
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module provides students with an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of disability studies. The module comprises four core strands: the nature of disability; the history of disability; key models of disability; and policy and practice in disability. The module takes a bio-psychosocial (non-medical) approach to disability. The focus of the module is on introducing students to theory, research, policy and practice relating to the disability sector in Ireland and internationally.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
(1) demonstrate an understanding of definitions and models of disability,
(2) demonstrate understanding of current issues and debates in disability studies,
(2) reflect on issues of policy and practice in disability.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Specified Learning Activities

25
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is delivered by the Module Coordinator and guest lecturer(s) who focus on both policy and practice experiences in the disability field. Content is delivered via lectures, case studies and active based learning.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
PSY40500 - Perspectives on Disability

Equivalents:
Disability Studies (PSY27100)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Group Work Assignment: Each student will be allocated to a group (number within each group will depend on the final numbers registered for this module). The group should work together to prepare a mid-term presentation Week 7 Graded No
50
 Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): Individual essay - details to be released in class Week 14 Graded No
50
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
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?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Fri 11:00 - 12:50
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