Psychoanalytic Theory I

Module title	Psychoanalytic Theory I
Module code	PYCM114
Academic year	2024/5
Credits	30
Module staff	Mr Richard Mizen (Convenor)

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks	All	All	All

Number students taking module (anticipated)	12

Module description

You will participate in psychoanalytic theory seminars each term. These will take place during Block Weeks and Learning Sets. In preparation for these, you will read the texts provided for you and then discuss these during the seminars. Particular attention will be paid to the clinical application of the theories and ideas you will be reading about. You will be asked to make a presentation to the rest of your seminar group aboutwhat has interested you and what you have learned from a text. You will also complete written assignments in years 1 and 2.

All other stage one modules are a co-requisite to this module.This module is taught in the first and second year of your study.

Module aims - intentions of the module

The aim of this module is to enable you to gain a basic understanding of psychoanalytic theories, their historical origins, subsequent development and contemporary forms, and to understand these as they apply in the clinical context. You will be facilitated in the development of a critical and reflective approach to psychoanalytic ideas, and their application in practice. You will learn about formulating your ideas and to structure and present an argument or hypothesis utilizing and marshalling evidence in support of this, and demonstrating a capacity to consider evidence which might refute it. You will learn about how this may take place in different contexts; in the clinical situation in the form of Interpretations; in writing as you complete your essays; in a group as you present and discuss papers and in formal presentations.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. Describe multiple and diverging approaches within the field of psychoanalytic thought, including a detailed and in-depth knowledge of two chosen areas.
2. Critically evaluate and discuss the historical antecedents and of contemporary diversity of models of thought.
3. Demonstrate a systemic knowledge of the contemporary theory and the debates that surround them, in the field of psychoanalysis.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of the role of racism, gender stereotypy, social inequality, and health inequality in the relation to mental health disorders, demonstrating a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights.
5. Demonstrate some knowledge of ideas derived from the social sciences, neuroscience, and developmental science, relevant to human growth and development and to psychoanalytic perspectives on these.
6. Make new conceptual links between psychoanalytic theory and clinical practice and evidence originality in the application of knowledge.
7. Develop an ethical position in relation to analytic practice and research with a critical awareness of your position.
8. Ability to formulate your ideas in ways that support your clinical practice with originality in your application of knowledge.

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

9. Analyse and critically evaluate complex conceptual material, including the impact of contemporary culture on the formation of schools of thought and attitudes towards clinical practice.

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

10. Select and organize theory and clinical material to produce a coherent written argument, including comparison between competing ideas and demonstrating a capacity for the critical evaluation of these.
11. Demonstrate the capacity to research and gain particular expertise in at least one area of theory within the psychoanalytic field, demonstrating the ability to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them.
12. Trace the theoretical origins of your own, and contemporary clinical practice in a self-reflective manner.

Syllabus plan

The seminars will be presented in a rolling programme over two years to allow students across years 1 and 2 to learn and work together. This section of the module focuses on the common factors in psychological therapy that are often seen as the core skills set for any psychological therapist.

Therapeutic relationship/ working alliance
Self-supervision
Diagnosis and/or formulation
Client presentation and therapy model

Term One/four: Modelsof the Mind I and the Practice of Psychotherapy I

Term Two/five: TheUnconscious; Assessment for Psychotherapy

Term Three/six: ObjectRelations Theory; Psychic Defences I (Core Defences)

Term Four/one: Models of the Mind II: Ego Development and Development of ‘Self’; Developmental Science Perspectives; The Practice of Psychotherapy II.

Term Five/two: Early Psychoanalytic Case Histories &Contemporary Accounts of Cases.

Term Six/three:Contemporary Perspectives on Object Relations and relations with objects.

Guided and self-directed reading and regular presentations to group in workshop format.

Termly one to one tutorials with a personal or academic tutor.

In years 1 and 2 you are expected to research one particular aspect of the module material in depth and complete an essay on this. You should demonstrate an understanding of the historical antecedents of your chosen area, a capacity to analyse and critically evaluate the conceptual structures, their evolution in social contexts, and to debate the implications for clinical practice, including your own practice.

In year 2 you are expected to make a presentation to other programme members and staff on a subject of interest to you, which demonstrates the capacity to use or apply psychoanalytic ideas in a non-clinical application (e.g. allied to an area of scientific, social or cultural activity) and to present these in public, including managing and facilitating group discussion following your presentation.

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
126	174	0

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities	120	Seminars/discussions within the whole group (96 x 1.25 hours)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities	6	One to one discussion with tutor/course staff (6 x 1 hours)
Guided independent study	174	Reading and preparation for assignments

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Seminar participation	Ongoing throughout module	1-12	Oral
Summary and presentation of provided text (Journal paper of a book chapter). At least twice a year.	Ongoing throughout module	1-12	Oral
Year 2 Presentation on psychoanalytic perspectives on everyday life	45 minutes presentation, including discussion time (in a format appropriate to the medium, e.g. PowerPoint)	1-12	Oral feedback

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
100	0	0

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Year 1 Essay	50	3000 words max	1-12	Written
Year 2 Essay	50	3000 words max	1-12	Written
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
Year 1 Essay	3000 words max	1-12	Minor Amendments 4 weeks Major amendments 8 weeks
Year 2 Essay	3000 words max	1-12	Minor Amendments 4 weeks Major amendments 8 weeks

Re-assessment notes

In relation to your Psychoanalytic Theory Essay and Presentation assignment submissions, where you have been given amendments, major or minor, you will have the opportunity to submit an amended version of your Report, which addresses the points made in the feedback you are given, by the marker(s) and moderator. You must also write a letter to the marker, accompanying your resubmission, which describes how you have addressed the points made in the feedback. You will have 4 weeks to complete minor amendments and 8 weeks to complete major amendments.

If you have major amendments and your resubmission is marked as needing minor amendments, you will then have 4 weeks to resubmit a second time. If you have minor amendments and if on re-marking your resubmission still requires minor amendments, you will gain a ‘fail’ mark. If you fail an assignment you will be given the opportunity to submit a completely new submission and will have 8 weeks to do this in.

If you again fail,you will then have failed in the module and consequently you will have failed the programme also and your registration as a student of the University will be terminated.

More information regarding assessment of pre-dissertation modules can be found here: http://as.exeter.ac.uk/academic-policy-standards/tqa-manual/pgr/professionaldoctoratepgr/#assess including the Flowchart of professional doctorate assessment process.

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Core reading:

Balint, M. (1968) The Basic Fault. London Tavistock.
Bott-Spilius, E. (Ed.) (1988). Melanie Klein Today, Volumes I and II. London: Routledge.
Bowlby, J. (1969) Attachment. London: Routledge.
Freud, S. (1900) Interpretation of Dreams. Standard Edition 4, 745-783.
Freud, S. (1917) Mourning and Melancholia. Standard Edition 14, 243-272.
Freud, S. (1914) On Narcissism: An Introduction. Standard Edition 14, 67-102.
Freud, S. (1923) The Ego and the Id. Standard Edition 19, 1-66.
Fromm-Reichmann, F. (1950) Principles of Intensive Psychotherapy. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Fordham, M. (1993). On Not Knowing Beforehand. J. Anal. Psychol., 38(2):127-136.
Greenberg, J. & Mitchell, S. (1983). Object relations in psychoanalytic theory. Cambridge; Harvard.
Jung, C. G. (1946). ‘The psychology of the transference’. Coll. Wks. 16.
Klein, M. (1964) Contributions to Psychoanalysis 1921-1945. New York: McGraw Hill.
Klein, M. (1975) Envy and gratitude and other works 1946-1963. New York: Delacotte Press.
Laplanche, J &Pontalis, J.B. (1988). The language of psychoanalysis. London; Karnac Books.
Ogden, T. (1994) Subjects of Analysis. London: Jason Aronson.
Racker, H (1968) Transference and Counter-transference. Madison: International Universities Press.
Segal, H. (1973). Introduction to the work of Melanie Klein. London; Karnac Books.
Segal, H. (1979). Klein. London; Karnac Books.
Searles, H. (1979) Countertransference and Related Subjects. Madison: International Universities Press.
Winnicott, D. W. (1958) Through Paediatrics to Psychoanalysis. London: Hogarth Press.

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

ELE – you can find methodology references, lecture PowerPoints (usually with references on the final slide) and guides to research.

Key words search

Psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, psychotherapy, therapy, clinicalanalysis

Credit value	30
Module ECTS	15
Module pre-requisites	None
Module co-requisites	All other stage one modules are a co-requisite to this module.
NQF level (module)	7
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	27/08/2021
Last revision date	01/02/2023