PA209-4-SP-CO:
The Unconscious: Analytical Psychology, Culture and Society - Jung
2019/20
Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Monday 13 January 2020
Friday 20 March 2020
15
11 December 2019
Requisites for this module
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PA402, PA407
BA C890 Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies,
BA C89A Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies (Including Placement Year),
BA C89B Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies (Including Year Abroad),
BA C89C Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies (Including Foundation Year)
This module aims to provide an understanding of the distinctive character of psychological thinking when the concept of a deep unconscious is introduced; that is, an unconscious whose origins, content and processes are not just outside our awareness, but are far removed from those of conscious life. This form of psychology has been called 'depth psychology', and it includes the traditions that grew from the work of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung.
This module focuses specifically on Jung's theories. It contextualises the theories in relation to Jung's life and times, including his relationship to Freud and psychoanalysis; it critically analyses some of the central concepts of the theories; and it explores their significance in social and cultural analysis. The theories of analytical psychology provide both models of social and cultural phenomena and methods for studying them, based on understanding the unconscious, and particularly the collective unconscious, the archetypes, and the process of self-realisation that Jung called individuation.
• to provide a critical and in-depth introduction to the psychology of C. G. Jung;
• to enable an understanding of the contribution of analytical psychology to the development of depth psychology and the talking therapies;
• to explore the ways in which Jung himself theorised about culture and society;
• to outline the ways in which Jung’s theories have been applied by others to understanding culture and society.
By the end of the module you should be able to:
• synthesise the key elements comprising Jungian psychology;
• define and critically assess the key concepts of analytical psychology;
• contextualise Jung’s contribution to the development of depth psychology;
• note the distinctive features of analytical psychology that differ from Freud’s understanding of the unconscious;
• Comprehend the ways in which Jung’s psychology may elucidate cultural and social phenomena.
Other information:
As an option, this module can be taken either on its own or as a sequel to the complementary module, 'Freud: Mind, Culture, and Society' (PA208-4-AU).
Weekly one-hour lectures by one or more members of staff from the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, followed by one-hour seminars led by a Graduate Teaching Assistant.
- Storr, A. (2013) 'Archetypes: Shadow; Anima; Animus; the Persona; the Old Wise man', in The essential Jung, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press., pp.87-127
- Storr, A. (2013) 'Jung’s Involvement with Freud and his Divergence from Freud’s Theories', in The essential Jung, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press., pp.45-64
- Davis, D. A. (1997) 'Freud, Jung, and psychoanalysis', in The Cambridge companion to Jung, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Young-Eisendrath, Polly; Dawson, Terence. (1997) The Cambridge companion to Jung, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Storr, A. (2013) 'Man and His Future', in The essential Jung, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press., pp.349-403
- Adler, Gerhard. (1957-) 'Psychology and Literature', in The collected works of C. G. Jung, London: Routledge & Kegan Paul. vol. 15, pp.84-106
- Storr, A. (2013) 'Jung’s Early Work', in The essential Jung, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press., pp.29-44
- Storr, A. (2013) 'Introduction', in The essential Jung, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press., pp.13-27
- Papadopoulos, Renos K. (c2006) The handbook of Jungian psychology: theory, practice, and applications, Abingdon: Routledge.
- Storr, A. (2013) 'The Development of the Idea of the Collective Unconscious and of Archetypes', in The essential Jung, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press., pp.65-85
- Storr, A. (2013) 'Integration, Wholeness, and the Self', in The essential Jung, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press., pp.229-297
- Storr, A. (2013) 'Unus Mundus and Synchronicity', in The essential Jung, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press., pp.331-347
- Storr, A. (2013) 'Psychological Types and the Self-regulating Psyche', in The essential Jung, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press., pp.129-189
- Storr, A. (2013) 'The Development of the Individual', in The essential Jung, Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press., pp.191-228
- Goss, Phil. (2015) Jung: a complete introduction, London: John Murray Learning.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Main exam: 72hr during Summer (Main Period)
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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
Prof Roderick Main, email: rmain@essex.ac.uk.
Professor Roderick Main
Student Administrator, 5A.202, telephone 01206 87 4969, email ppsugrad@essex.ac.uk
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Prof Barry Richards
Bournemouth University
Professor of Political Psychology
Available via Moodle
Of 95 hours, 27 (28.4%) hours available to students:
68 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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