PSYC40050 Contemporary Systemic Theory Y2

Academic Year 2023/2024

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.

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Curricular information is subject to change

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
Seminar (or Webinar)

30

Specified Learning Activities

60

Autonomous Student Learning

90

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
Essay: Graded Essay Unspecified n/a Graded No

60

Assignment: Assignment: Review and critique of journal article Unspecified n/a Graded No

40


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
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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