PA971-7-FY-CO:
Key Texts of C G Jung
2019/20
Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 03 October 2019
Friday 26 June 2020
30
21 August 2019
Requisites for this module
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MA C89312 Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies,
MA C89324 Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies,
MA C893MO 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.
• To develop the ability to analyse closely various key texts by Jung;
• 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;
• 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:
• Critically evaluate the guiding ideas, underlying assumptions, forms of argument, uses of evidence, and modes of expression in key texts by Jung;
• 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;
• 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. Attendance at, and participation in, seminars is a requirement of the module.
- Jung, C. G.; Read, Herbert; Fordham, Michael; Adler, Gerhard. (1957-) The collected works of C. G. Jung, London: Routledge & Kegan Paul.
- Leeming, David Adams. (2014) The world of myth: an anthology, New York: Oxford University Press.
- Jung, C. G.; Jaffé, Aniela. (1995) Memories, dreams, reflections, London: Fontana.
- Jung, C. G.; Lammers, Ann Conrad; Cunningham, Adrian; Stein, Murray; White, Victor. (2007) The Jung-White letters, Hove: Routledge.
- (2013) How and why we still read Jung: personal and professional reflections, Hove: Routledge.
- Jung, C. G.; Read, Herbert; Fordham, Michael; Adler, Gerhard. (2014) The collected works of C. G. Jung, London: Routledge & Kegan Paul.
- Jung, C. G.; Shamdasani, Sonu. (2012], c2009) The red book =: Liber novus : a reader's edition, New York: W.W. Norton.
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 |
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 Kevin Lu, email: klu@essex.ac.uk.
Professor Roderick Main, Mark Saban, Dr David Henderson, Dr Kevin Lu
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
Available via Moodle
Of 36 hours, 30 (83.3%) hours available to students:
6 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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