The module will look at theories and research on attachment and personal relationships and to critical evaluate the application of attachment theory to understand personal relationships, for example by critiquing articles in the area.
Prerequisites: PSYC2019 or EDUC2054
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
1. Intro. + overview of attachment theory
2 being attached and attachment styles
3 caregiving
4 internal working models
5 stability of attachment
6 attachment and the self
7 romantic relationship functioning
8 coping and well-being
9 universality and culture
10 clinical/applied
The class will include some lecture but will mostly focus on the presentation and discussion of assigned readings. Students will be responsible for presenting readings and leading class discussion in small groups.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 30 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Reading List. A reading list will be provided the first day of class and placed on Blackboard. It includes about 3 readings (journal articles and chapters) per week.
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Research Participation | 1% |
| Presentation | 20% |
| Final Assessment | 79% |
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 100% |
Repeat type: Internal & External