PA927-7-AU-CO:
Psychoanalysis of Groups and Organisations
2021/22
Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 07 October 2021
Friday 17 December 2021
15
14 September 2021
Requisites for this module
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MA C89812 Refugee Care,
MA C89824 Refugee Care,
MA C898MO Refugee Care,
MPHDC89848 Refugee Care,
MPHPC89836 Refugee Care,
MPHPC89872 Refugee Care,
PHD C89848 Refugee Care,
PHP C89836 Refugee Care,
PHP C89872 Refugee Care
This module provides an introduction to exploring how a psychoanalytic approach can illuminate the dynamics of groups and organisations.
The starting point, as with all psychoanalytic thought, is the unconscious- what it is, and how it influences the behaviour of groups. Following an examination of some of the classic contributions of Freud and Bion, the module progresses to develop a number of perspectives on how psychoanalytic ideas can inform an understanding of firstly, how the individual takes up a role in groups and organisations, and, secondly, how such roles are shaped by dynamic processes in groups and organisations.
This includes the role of the group or organisation as a holding environment to meet, or frustrate our dependency needs; the interplay of systems thinking and psychoanalysis; the way we use group and organisational structure to defend against anxiety; the way we internalise images of the group/organisation; how authority and power is located in the group or organisation; the impact of narcissism and oedipal dynamics on leadership and followership; and finally a consideration of the dynamics of change in groups/organisations.
The aims of the module are:
* To enable students to develop an understanding of group and organisational dynamics through the application of psychoanalytic concepts.
* To enable students to analyse and develop hypotheses about group and organisational scenarios based on this understanding.
* To enable students to apply an understanding of group and organisational dynamics to a variety of contexts.
By the end of the module students should be able to:
* Demonstrate an understanding of psychoanalytic concepts relevant to the structure and functioning of groups and organizations
* Engage critically with core themes of the module
* Articulate hypotheses on group and organisational behaviour, based on clear analysis and psychodynamic understanding of the group/organisational milieu
No additional information available.
All teaching is done in seminars, in which active participation is encouraged, usually in relation to texts. The seminar itself provides opportunities for psychoanalytic thinking, as the discussion build between members. Feedback on written work sharpens attention to the aims of the course. The Research Forum and supervision provides guidance on discerning research opportunities. Tutorials support intellectual and cognitive development.
For students on the MA Management and Organisational Dynamics, learning is also consolidated through a psychodynamic observation of an organisation.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr Chris Tanner, email: chris.tanner@essex.ac.uk.
Student Administrator 5A.202; Tel: 01206 873745
Email: ppspgt@essex.ac.uk@essex.ac.uk
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Dr Annette Clancy
UCD College of Business
Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Management
Available via Moodle
Of 20 hours, 20 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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