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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Families, Groups And Organisations | |||
| Reference | SSM120 | Version | 2 |
| Created | May 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To enable the investigation of the emotional and psychological development of the human individual within the context of families, groups and organisations. Particular attention will be paid to unconscious dynamics and processes. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically appraise a range of ideas that conceptualise the unconscious forces at work in families. |
| 2 | Analyse the impact of conscious and unconscious dynamics within groups and organisations on the individual. |
| 3 | Understand and critically evaluate the links between psychodynamic theory and systems thinking. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate their own experience in groups and the implications that experience will have on clinical practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Students study a range of ideas about the individual in context, exploring the work of Social Scientists in relation to the interpersonal and relational world of the person. The family is examined through attachment theory and into how families work as open/closed systems. Groups are explored as a means of examining the individual within the organisation and identifying interpersonal dynamics and recurring patterns. |
| Module Delivery |
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| A range of teaching and learning approaches and environments will be utilised including: tutor presentations, experiential workshops, large and small group discussions and student presentations. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 44 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 106 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Essay, 3000 words (+/- 10%) critically analysing the ideas that conceptualise the unconscious forces at work within families from both a Psychodynamic and Systems perspective. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| Grade D or above must be achieved in all components to achieve a module pass. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | A |
| C | B |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | SSM119 The Psychodynamics of Being Human. |
| Corequisites for module | SSM118 Professional Practice 1 |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| There is a requirement of an 85% attendance rate in this module. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Obholzer, A. & Roberts, V.Z. 2019 (2nd ed) The Unconscious at Work, Routledge. |
| 2 | Pincus, L. and Dare, S. (1980, new ed) Secrets in the Family. London: Faber. |
| 3 | Erdman, P and Caffrey T (2015) Attachment and Family Systems:Conceptual, Empirical and Therapeutic Relatedness. London Routledge |
| 4 | Symington, J. & N. (1996) The Clinical Thinking of Wilfred Bion. London: Routledge. |
| 5 | Waddell, M. (2002)(2nd Edition) Inside Lives. London: Routledge |