Psychopathology

Cod y Modiwl: LC39220
Teitl y Modiwl: Psychopathology
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Jen Phipps
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: LC28120 neu LC38120
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): LC29220
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Professor Melanie Williams; Dr Dakota Ward

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Group Poster Presentation: 3000 Words	40%
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 1500 Words	40%
Asesiad Semester	Seminar Performance: 1000 Words	20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 1500 Words	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Individual Poster Presentation: poster presentation with 1,000 written overview	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Review in lieu of seminar performance: 1000 Words	20%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Identify and critically analyse the key areas of psychopathology in relation to offending.
Explain and critically analyse psychological and criminological theories to the understanding of criminal behaviour and self-violence.
Demonstrate a sound understanding of and ability to evaluate the context and the social issues involved in understanding mental illness.
Identify and evaluate clinical assessment tools.
Describe and comment on competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility.
Demonstrate a systematic psychological understanding of the impact of working in the criminal justice system and the effect it has on criminal justice practitioners.
Critically analyse and evaluate the related literature in psychopathology in relation to crime and criminality, self harm and the criminal justice system.
Work successfully as part of a group.

Disgrifiad cryno

Delivering an introduction to the key areas surrounding the identification and impact of psychopathology and mental health, the module will focus on those areas of mental illness related to offending and criminal behaviour, victimology and looking at psychopathology in other criminal justice sectors (e.g. the police and prisons).
Psychopathology and general mental health issues are becoming increasingly prominent in discourse surrounding crime, imprisonment, and the treatment/rehabilitation of offenders. The module will address the main areas that have been identified as problematic in relation to crime and offending and enable students to appreciate their etiology and prevalence.
This module also explores violence and harm, as a result of mental illness, to the self. It considers the vulnerability of those with a mental health disorder, the comorbidity between mental illness and drug / alcohol abuse and its relationship with the criminal justice system.

Cynnwys

Psychopathology: Concepts and Classifications;
Mental Health, Crime and Society;
Alcohol / Substance Abuse, Misuse and Crime;
Violence and Harm to the Self;
Psychopathology and Prisons;
Psychopathology in the Courtroom; and
Psychopathology of the Police and Police Work.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Oral communication will be encouraged during interactive seminar discussions on various key aspects of the module. Written skills will be developed through coursework task.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Preparation for seminars and the assessed assignment will develop time management skills; collation of sources for assessment will nurture research skills; appreciation of complex theoretical issues will develop critical thinking skills.
Datrys Problemau	Consideration of the wide range of issues raised in relation to psychopathology will develop and enhance students' critical problem solving skills.
Gwaith Tim	Students will work in small groups for the poster presentation.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Students will have the opportunity to learn from the first element of the assessment before they engage with the second element.
Rhifedd	Through the critical analysis of research findings students will develop an appreciation of the epidemiology of psychopathological disorders.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	This module provides students with the opportunity to identify, analyse, evaluate and practice a series of skills with respect to psychopathology.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Research skills will be developed by accessing literature on psychopathology.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Searches of on-line electronic databases and journals will provide practice in IT skills.

Nodau

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