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Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to enable the student to critically evaluate the place of the unconscious in the development of psychological theory and to develop a critical appraisal of the fundamental characteristics associated with psychoanalytic approaches. Students will be introduced to the work of significant theorists in the field of psychoanalysis.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically examine the place of psychoanalytic theory and practice within the field of psychology
2. Critically evaluate the impact the discovery of the unconscious had on the development of a psychical topography
3. Critically analyse psychoanalytic frameworks of development and psychopathology
4. Examine the effect of language on the development of the unconscious
5. Compare and contrast the theoretical positions of Freud, Klein and Lacan
6. Consider and critically explore the development of a psychoanalytic theory of group psychology

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	20	Delivery of synchronous and asynchronous lecture content
Directed learning	40	Directed readings and online material as a follow-up or in preparation for lecture content
Assignment Completion	35	Preparation, drafting and submission of essay.
Independent Study	30	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to Psychoanalysis

The Unconscious and Language

The Unconscious, Language Desire, the Oedipus Complex and Freud’s essays on sexuality

Groups, Organisations and Psychoanalysis- Bion

Defence Mechanisms

Psychodynamic psychotherapy

Discourse, Fundamental Concepts, Practice

Transference and the subject-other relationship - Lacan

Dreams and Jokes

Object Relations - Klein

Love Happiness and Relationships

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Freud: 2001, The Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmunnd Freud Volume 2 Studies on Hysteria, Vintage, London,
Freud: 2001, The Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud Volume 7 A Case of Hysteria, Three Essays on Sexuality and Other Works., Vintage, London,
Freud: 2001, The Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud Volume 22 New Introductory Lectures on Psychoanalysis and Other Works, Vintage, London,
Ashbach, C., & Shermer, V.: 1994, Object relations the self and the group, Routledge, London,
DeBoard R: 1978, The Psychoanalysis of Organizations, Routledge Press, London,
Vanheule, S: 2011, The subject of psychosis - a Lacanian perspective., Palgrave Macmillan, London,
Verhaeghe, P: 2004, On Being Normal and Other Disorders, Other Press, New York,

Other Resources

40319, website, 0, www.lacanonline.com, 40320, website, 0, www.lacanianireland.com,

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