This module is intended as a broad introduction to Polish literature from the medieval period to the beginning of World War II. We analyse the cultural and...

Introduction to Polish Literature (SEEP0009)

This module is intended as a broad introduction to Polish literature from the medieval period to the beginning of World War II. We analyse the cultural and historical changes that shaped the character of Polish literature in works written both in Poland and among the Polish emigré community after the country lost its independence. The module investigates the role of religion in the process of creating a national identity and how this found expression in literature; the influence of works by Jan Kochanowski, the greatest Slav poet prior to the 19th century; the creation, meaning and persistence of Romanticism and the complexities of nationalism and patriotism in partitioned Poland; and, finally, the explosion of modern literature with special reference to works by Bruno Schulz, Witold Gombrowicz, Zofia Nałkowska, and Maria Kuncewiczowa.

Students will gain an overview of Polish literature from 16th century to 1939 and an awareness of approaches to literary analysis. They will also analyse central themes and their representation in literature of the period.

Research Dissertation (20,000 words) (PSYC0207)

This professional programme combines working in a clinical setting, with lectures and seminars to support academic development and the opportunity to complete a doctoral level research project. Teaching is offered in a small-group setting and aims to provide a thorough understanding of normal child development, childhood psychopathology and psychotherapeutic techniques linked with direct experience of clinical work and conducting relevant research. Assessment description: The first volume of the dissertation (max. 20,000 words) is made up of four case reports, one of which will be a piece of service-related research. The three clinical case reports will demonstrate knowledge of psychoanalytic theory and its application to clinical work. The service-related research report will demonstrate an ability to conduct applied research in clinical service settings. The second volume of the dissertation (max. 20,000 words) is made up of three pieces of work, one of which will be the report of an empirical research project, written in the form of a journal article. The second volume of the dissertation will demonstrate an ability to develop, design and conduct a research study, as well as the ability to reflect on clinical-research links and communicate findings in an accessible way. For further information about the module description contact the programme team.