Module: PSY7101-30 - Clinical Neuropsychology

Level: 7

Credit Value: 30

Module Tutor: Dr Alison Lee

Module Tutor Contact Details: a.c.lee@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module

This module will examine the latest developments in clinical neuropsychology. The module will concentrate upon theories of whole brain function, using student interests to frame the lectures. One of the aims of this module is to look in detail at the most recent research being published clinical behaviour and seeking explanations to explain commonly experienced pathologies. This recent work will be mapped onto existing knowledge which leads to a second aim of showing the importance of continual research and integration of new material throughout an academic career.

2. Outline syllabus

1. The reflexive self

2. The speaking self

3. The controlled self

4. The emotional self

5. The deciding self

6. The distressed self

7. The thinking self

8. The affective self

9. The social self

10. Self

11. The moving self

12. The spatial self

13. Looking forward

3. Teaching and learning activities

The module will be comprised of lectures and seminars.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Two reviews of recent papers (2*1000 words)
• % Weighting: 40%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Essay (3,000 words)
• % Weighting: 60%