PA971-7-AP-CZ:
Key Texts of C G Jung
2022/23
Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
Distance Learning
Autumn & Spring
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 06 October 2022
Friday 24 March 2023
30
24 August 2023
Requisites for this module
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MA C893ZF Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies,
MA C893ZP Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies
This module will examine in depth some of Jung's key texts. The first half of the module will critically explore texts relating to Jung's theory of myth and its application. It will also include analysis of the mythopoeic dimension of Jung's own writing.
The second half of the module will examine texts exemplifying Jung's work as psychological theorist and as critic of science, religion, and society. Again, attention will be given to the manner as well as the matter of Jung's writing. The particular texts studied on the module may change from year to year.
1. To develop the ability to analyse closely various key texts by Jung;
2. To acquire a thorough knowledge and critical understanding of Jung’s writings on the specific topic of myth, and an ability to explain the position of these writings within Jung’s work as a whole;
3. To develop, through study of primary sources, a critical understanding of the various means (empirical, philosophical, rhetorical, etc.) by which Jung articulates and substantiates his psychological theory and deploys it in his critique of science, religion, and society.
By the end of the module, you should be able to:
1. Critically evaluate the guiding ideas, underlying assumptions, forms of argument, uses of evidence, and modes of expression in key texts by Jung;
2. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of and an ability critically to examine Jung’s texts on myth, his theory of myth, and the mythopoeic dimension of Jung’s own thought and writing;
3. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of and an ability critically to examine texts exemplifying diverse facets of Jung’s work as psychological theorist and critic of science, religion, and society.
No additional information available.
In general, each seminar will include an overview of the topic under discussion, presented by the seminar leader, followed by more focused study based on group work and the set readings, including close analysis of selected passages from the set readings. At least half of every seminar will normally be devoted to group work and discussion. Participation in scheduled seminars is a requirement of the module.
Teaching for this online module is by a mixture of pre-recorded lectures and live discussions.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Critical commentary |
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20% |
| Coursework |
Essay |
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80% |
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
Prof Roderick Main, email: rmain@essex.ac.uk.
Professor Roderick Main
Student Administrator 5A.202;
Tel: 01206 873745
Email: ppspgt@essex.ac.uk
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Dr Lucy Huskinson
Bangor University
Senior Lecturer / Head of School
Dr Philip Goss
University of Warwick
Director Counselling and Psychotherapy
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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