Presentation to peer group weighted at 20% time allowed 20 minutes including time for questions. A written
essay weighted at 80% length 3000 words.

Presentation: You will be invited to present a paper to your peer group. (Contributes to Learning Outcome 1).

Written essay: Select one disorder of late life and provide a critical analysis. (Contributes to Learning Outcomes 2 and 3).


The following represent university grading criteria for M level work

PASS WITH DISTINCTION
An outstanding piece of work which meets all the requirements of a merit grade and in addition:
Demonstrates creativity and innovation. There is substantial evidence of critique, challenge and original thought. The arguments presented are compelling and authoritative and demonstrate synthesis to support new ideas.


PASS WITH MERIT
A piece of work which meets all the requirements for a pass grade and in addition:
Presents arguments which have been underpinned by a thorough exploration of data and conceptual-based evidence which may go beyond the boundaries of the discipline. Discussion communicates ideas and arguments logically, concisely, clearly and effectively


PASS
Proficient, fluently, presented arguments that demonstrate understanding of theoretical issues in the application of knowledge.
Work includes critical analysis that demonstrates breath and depth of literature and knowledge in the subject area, and originality in presentation.
The use of evidence demonstrates an understanding of the problem of the boundaries of knowledge and is used as a basis for problem solving.
Referencing is complete and accurate

The key themes of the module will be introduced via a series of lead lectures. This will be delivered in a systematic and coherent manner commencing with normal psychopathology of ageing progressing through the varied abnormal to include dementia, depression, delirium, paranoid disorders etc.
You are expected to contribute to module delivery in the form of individual presentations. These will be based on two aspects; firstly presentation and critique of a paper pertaining to the lead lecture; secondly reflection on current practice and presentation of a client who has a diagnosis of the subject under discussion. In this way the whole group explores the diversity and experiences of practice/workplace challenges and critiques evidence.

Library
Tutorial support
Study skills / IT support advisors
Access to a computer and the internet
Utilising e mail facilities
Access to Blackboard

COPELAND, J.R.M., ABOU-SALEH, M.T. and BLAZER, D. G. (eds) (2002) Principles and Practice of
Geriatric Psychiatry. 2nd edition. Chichester: John Wiley and sons

JACOBY, R. and OPPENHEIMER, C (eds) (2002) Psychiatry in the Elderly. 3rd Edition Oxford University Press.

Additional references will be provided in the student handbook

In order to undertake this module you should have an interest/involvement in older people who may experience emotion problems, changes in memory or impaiment of capacity.

Lead lectures will introduce key topics. Students will then actively participate in the delivery of the content via two approaches: the presentation of a paper pertaining to the area of discussion. Secondly, reflecting on experience you will be expected to prepare a case study for dissemination and group discussion.
The presentation of the paper provides the opportunity to utilise this as a formative assessment. and therefore benefit from the constructive advice and feedback.

Elements of this module will be deliverd via Blackboard.

Contact Hours (36 hours)
35% Lead Lectures
35% Student presentation of key papers
30% Student presentation of Case study

Independent Study Hours (114 hours)
50% Reading and obtaining information
15% Preparing Presentations, specific papers and case reflections
5% Preparing examined presentations
30% Writing essay