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Module Title	LM Philosophy and Psychopathology in Mental Health
School	Educational Enterprise
Department	Wiley
Module Code	03 39512
Module Lead	Roxana Baiasu
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Guided independent study-100 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module will serve as a research-led introduction into important conceptual issues underpinning psychopathology in mental health, exploring both how mental health and illness are conceptualised and modelled, as well how lived experiences of mental health may be understood. The module will use philosophical theory and research, and the application of philosophical thought to clinical practice and research, to explore psychopathology. Key topics include how mental disorder is conceptualised and modelled, the nature of mental disorder, delusions and the psychopathology of psychosis. The module will also introduce phenomenological approaches to mental health.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Identify and summarise different models of mental health. Compare and contrast philosophical theories and models of mental health. Critically consider differences in research and application of philosophical models of mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan. Apply conceptual methods to investigate the use of philosophical theories for researching mental health and wellbeing.
Assessment	39512-01 : Coursework : Coursework (60%) 39512-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) (40%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 60% In course assignment: coursework (e.g., essay, recorded presentation, podcast or video) 2000 words. 40% In course assignment: self-activated timed (45-60 minutes) examination- (e.g. SAQ or MCQ) Reassessment: Resitting of any examination-based assessments using an alternative question assessment. Resubmission of coursework using an alternative coursework assessment question.
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