University of Essex

PA971-7-AP-CZ:
Key Texts of C G Jung

The details

Year: 2024/25

Department: Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies

Campus: Distance Learning

Term: Autumn & Spring

Level: Postgraduate: Level 7

Status: Current

Start date: Thursday 03 October 2024

End date: Friday 21 March 2025

Credits: 30

Last updated: 19 June 2024

Requisites for this module

Pre-requisites: (none)

Co-requisites: (none)

Pre and / or co-requisites: (none)

Prohibited modules: (none)

Key module (requisite for): (none)

Key module for

MA C893ZF Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies,
MA C893ZP Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies

Module description

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.

Module aims

The aims of this module are:

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.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students will be expected to 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.

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

This module will be delivered via:

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

Bibliography

Jung, C.G. et al. (2014n) The Collected Works of C.G. Jung: Complete Digital Edition. Princeton: Princeton University Press. Available at: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/universityofessex-ebooks/detail.action?pq-origsite=primo&docID=3030310.
Jung, C.G. and Shamdasani, S. (2012) The red book =: Liber novus?: a reader’s edition. New York: W.W. Norton.
Leeming, D.A. (2014) The world of myth: an anthology. New York: Oxford University Press. Available at: https://app.kortext.com/Shibboleth.sso/Login?entityID=https://idp0.essex.ac.uk/shibboleth&target=https://app.kortext.com/borrow/355043.
Jung, C.G. (2014) ‘The Spirit Mercurius’, in The collected works of C. G. Jung. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul. Available at: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/universityofessex-ebooks/reader.action?docID=4542780&ppg=5186.
Jung, C.G. (1957) ‘Flying Saucers: A Modern Myth of Things Seen in the Sky’, in The collected works of C. G. Jung. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul. Available at: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/universityofessex-ebooks/reader.action?docID=4542780&ppg=3864.
Jung, C.G. and Jaffé, A. (1995) Memories, dreams, reflections. London: Fontana.
Kirsch, J. and Stein, M. (eds) (2013b) How and why we still read Jung: personal and professional reflections. Hove: Routledge. Available at: https://doi-org.uniessexlib.idm.oclc.org/10.4324/9780203507537.

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 1000 word	14/01/2025	20%
Coursework	4000 word essay	23/04/2025	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

Coursework	Exam
100%	0%

Reassessment

Coursework	Exam
100%	0%

Module supervisor and teaching staff

Supervisor: Prof Roderick Main, email: rmain@essex.ac.uk.

Teaching staff: Professor Roderick Main

Contact details: Student Administrator 5A.202; Tel: 01206 873745 Email: ppspgt@essex.ac.uk

Availability

Available to incoming Essex Abroad / Exchange students: No

Available to Outside Option: No

Available to Audit: Yes

External examiner

Name: Dr Philip Goss

Institution: University of Warwick

Academic role: Director Counselling and Psychotherapy

Resources

Teaching materials: Available via Moodle

Lecture recording: No lecture recording information available for this module.

Further information

Department website: Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies

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PA971-7-AP-CZ:Key Texts of C G Jung