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Programme and Module Handbook

Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2014-2015 (archived)

Module PSYC40915: Current Issues in Developmental Psychopathology

Department: Psychology

PSYC40915: Current Issues in Developmental Psychopathology

Type Tied Level 4 Credits 15 Availability Not available in 2014/15 Module Cap
Tied to C8K009

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None

Aims

  • To provide students with in depth knowledge of the current theoretical issues in the field of developmental psychopathology
  • To provide students with advanced in depth knowledge of historical and philosophical issues within the field of developmental psychopathology

Content

  • This module uses seminars to examine current research issues in a range of areas within the field of developmental psychopathology
  • These issues may include topics in the field of autism, Williams syndrome, Specific Language Impairment, anxiety, depression, eating disorders

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • Detailed understanding of specific research issues in the field of developmental psychopathology
  • Acquisition of knowledge about the history, background and philosophical underpinnings of current research within the field of developmental psychopathology
  • Detailed understanding of 'classic' research in developmental psychopathology
  • Understanding the relevance of 'classic' studies to modern research issues
Subject-specific Skills:
  • Developing an understanding of the links between developmental psychology and developmental psychopathology
  • Developing the ability to discern the impact of historical factors in current issues in the field of developmental psychopathology
Key Skills:
  • Good written communication skills
  • Developing the ability to learn independently within broad guidelines

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • This module is taught through weekly 2.5 hour seminars for one term
  • This module is assessed formatively through a written assignment
  • Summative assessment of this module is through an examination

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Seminars 10 weekly for 1 term 2.5 hours 25
Preparation and Reading 125
Total 150

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination Component Weighting: 100%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Examination 2 hours 100%

Formative Assessment:

2000 word essay on issues derived from seminars


Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University