PA403-6-SP-CO:
Psychoanalysis and the Child
2019/20
Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Monday 13 January 2020
Friday 20 March 2020
15
20 May 2019
Requisites for this module
PA208
(none)
(none)
(none)
PA401, PA408
This module builds on PA401 Psychoanalytic Theory: Freud and Object Relations. We examine some of the developments in object relations theory with a special focus on the figure of the child. We consider some of the debates surrounding the development of psychoanalysis of children through the work of Melanie Klein, D. W. Winnicott, Anna Freud, amongst others. We pay attention to the importance of play and practices of observation to understand how and why the figure of the child has been central to the development of psychoanalytic thought.
The aims of the module are:
* To introduce students to some of the basic questions and debates prompted by psychoanalytic work with children
* To cover some of the history of the emergence of traditions of child psychoanalysis from Sigmund Freud to more contemporary work
* To give a more detailed exploration of Melanie Klein's ideas and D. W. Winnicott's in relation to their work with children
* To promote an understanding of what differentiates psychoanalytic work with children, practically, ethically, theoretically from work with adults
Learning Outcomes
* Students will show some awareness of the debates and problems which have emerged in relation to psychoanalytic work with children.
* Students will be able to demonstrate some historical knowledge of the emergence of work with children within the psychoanalytic tradition.
* Students will be able to show some insight into the particular techniques and theories applied to child work by Klein, Winnicott and others.
* Students will have a grasp of how child psychoanalysis forms a distinct body of work from adult psychoanalysis, and will be able to compare the way in which object relations theory is applied in both realms.
No additional information available.
9 Weekly one-hour lectures by staff, followed by one-hour seminars led by Graduate Teaching Assistants, both from the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies.
1 Field Trip with talk and discussion of child psychotherapeutic services.
- Nicholas Wright. (2009) Mrs Klein, London: Nick Hern.
- D. W. Winnicott. (1941) 'The Observation of Infants in a Set Situation1', in International Journal of Psycho-Analysis. vol. 22, pp.229-249
- (2002) The legacy of Winnicott: essays on infant and child mental health, London: Karnac.
- Abram, Jan. (2007) 'Playing', in The language of Winnicott: a dictionary of Winnicott's use of words, London: Karnac., pp.219-230
- D. W. Winnicott. (1966) 'Becoming Deprived as a Fact: A Psychotherapeutic Consultation*', in Journal of Child Psychotherapy. vol. 1, pp.5-12
- Hinshelwood, R. D. (1994) Clinical Klein, London: Free Association Books.
- (no date) Lowenfeld (1938) 'The significance of play in the normal development of children'.
- Midgeley, Nick. (2013) 'Psychoanalysis with Children', in Reading Anna Freud, London: Routledge. vol. 7, pp.18-31
- Abram, Jan. (2007) 'Spatula Game', in The language of Winnicott: a dictionary of Winnicott's use of words, London: Karnac., pp.316-328
- Segal, Hanna. (1989) Klein, London: Karnac and the Institute of Psycho-Analysis.
- Quinodoz, Jean-Michel. (2005) 'Analysis of a Phobia in a Five-Year-Old Boy (Little Hans)', in Reading Freud: a chronological exploration of Freud's writings, Hove, East Sussex: Brunner-Routledge., pp.78-87
- D.W., Winnicott. (1971) 'Playing A Theoretical Statement', in Playing and reality, London: Tavistock.
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
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Field Trip Review |
|
15% |
| Coursework |
Essay |
|
85% |
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
Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
Student Administrator, 5A.202; telephone 01206 874969; ppsug@essex.ac.uk
No
No
No
Prof Barry Richards
Bournemouth University
Professor of Political Psychology
Available via Moodle
Of 9 hours, 9 (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).
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