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Module Title
Identity
Reference SSM225 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
To explore the interpersonal and inner worlds of the person from differing perspectives including study of embodied and gendered identity. The influence of culture, religion, faith and unbelief will be considered. Experiences of prejudice, discrimination and oppression and the implications of asymmetries of power will be examined.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically appraise the significance to human development of early life experiences of culture, religion, faith and unbelief.
2 Critically analyse the influence of embodied and gendered identity on human experience and behaviour and demonstrate a critical awareness of the diversity of human sexualities.
3 Conceptualise the relevance for professional ethics of competing and diverse ideas and perspectives on what it means to be human.
4 Evidence recognition of the realities of discrimination, exclusion, oppression and alienation that may form part of the human experience.
5 Critically compare the medical and non medical perspectives on mental health diagnosis.

Indicative Module Content
From a Psychodynamic, Biological and Social Science perspective students will study gendered existence and its vicissitudes, sexualities, culture, 'race' and discrimination and the unconscious dynamics which impact our development as humans. There will be a focus on experiences of faith, spirituality, unbelief and adverse childhood experiences (trauma). This includes study of the impact of mental ill health.

Module Delivery
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
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, 5
Description: Essay, 4000 words (+/- 10%) with a focus on the development of the interpersonal and inner worlds of a person and the influence of at least 2 of the factors on their development.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Grade D or above must be achieved the essay to achieve a module pass.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of Stage 1.
Corequisites for module SSSM224 Professional Practice 2.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
There is a requirement of an 85% attendance rate in this module.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Benjamin, J. (1988) The Bonds of Love: Psychoanalysis, Feminism and the Problem of Domination. NY: Pantheon Books.
2 Stein S (1999) Beyond Belief: Psychotherapy and Religion, Routledge
3 White, K. (Ed) (2006) Unmasking Race, Culture and Attachment in the Psychoanalytic Space. London: Karnac Books.
4 Bentall R.P. 2004 Madness Explained: Psychosis and Human Nature.Penguin Books
5 Warnecke, T (ed) (2015) The Psyche in the Modern World. London: Karnac.

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