Module Descriptors
FAMILIES IN CONTEXT
PSYC60334
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The content of this module will be delivered by twelve two-hour interactive lecture/seminar sessions. Each session will begin with a formal lecture where key concepts and theories will be introduced. These will be followed by group discussions and problem-solving activities related to that particular topic. Audio/visual materials will also be used to demonstrate specific issues.
Students will be required to present a summary of a group project demonstrating their ability to draw on appropriate material linking empirical findings to psychological theories of family functioning. Peer and tutor feedback will be given for this activity.
Students will be required to present a summary of a group project demonstrating their ability to draw on appropriate material linking empirical findings to psychological theories of family functioning. Peer and tutor feedback will be given for this activity.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative assessment
Performance on the module will be assessed by an individually produced critical review of studies post 2000 on a specific topic (2,500 words) (Learning objectives 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Formative learning
Formative learning and feedback opportunities will be provided through the submission of a group produced review of studies prior to 2000.
Performance on the module will be assessed by an individually produced critical review of studies post 2000 on a specific topic (2,500 words) (Learning objectives 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Formative learning
Formative learning and feedback opportunities will be provided through the submission of a group produced review of studies prior to 2000.
Module Indicative Content
This module will explore issues relating to the role of the family as a context for development. Examples of topics covered include alternative family building (adoption and assisted reproduction), family break up, and step families, and families and health/disability.
Module Resources
Library facilities
PC with internet access
PC with internet access
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Be registered on any Psychology Award
Module Texts
White D & Woollet (1992) A `Families: a context for development' Falmer
Niven C A (1992) Psychological care for families. Oxford, Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Gopfert, M., (2003) Parental psychiatric disorder: distressed parents and their families Cambridge University Press.
Ogden,J (2007) Health Psychology: a textbook (4th edn) Open University Press
Niven C A (1992) Psychological care for families. Oxford, Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Gopfert, M., (2003) Parental psychiatric disorder: distressed parents and their families Cambridge University Press.
Ogden,J (2007) Health Psychology: a textbook (4th edn) Open University Press