Affect, Emotion and Society

Introduction

This module will allow you to demonstrate an advanced understanding of some of the key psycho-social theories, concepts and debates.

On completing the course, you will be able to

• Evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in relation to key aspects of theory.

• Demonstrate an ability to make connections between selected aspects of theories and concepts and your practice.

• Demonstrate the value of applying such knowledge to your work situation.

• Demonstrate a reflexive approach to your own practice.

Careers / Further study

This module can be taken as stand-alone CPD course or can contribute towards:

• MSc Professional Development (Psycho-Social Studies).

Structure

Content

This will be a work based learning course and, as such, guided by developments in the field as well as your requirements.

It will present the psychoanalytic, sociological and philosophical underpinnings of a psycho-social approach in the social sciences through the following themes:

• The affective body in society and the formation of identities

• Culture, affect and identity

• Affect and emotion in the psycho-analytic tradition

• Embodied affect and consciousness

• The body and society as complex systems

• Intergenerational dynamics and identity in relation to politics, groups and organisations