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In this course, students will examine current and emerging research topics in mental health. This seminar-based course encourages discussion and engagement with contemporary issues and trends in the field. Topics will vary each year, reflecting developments in research and practice, and offering opportunities to explore diverse perspectives in mental health.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This is a seminar-based course that provides an opportunity to explore current research in mental health, with a focus on emerging trends, gaps in the literature, and new developments in mental wellness. Students will engage with a variety of topics, such as the latest research in treatment options or how to maintain mental wellness across the lifespan. The course may include discussions on the challenges and developments in mental health research and their impact on both practice and policy.
Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to learn through discussion and, potentially, learn from practitioners or expert researchers in the field. The students will have the opportunity to practice professional and academic discourse and communication. This course provides a platform for critical thinking and allows students to contribute to ongoing discussions on the future of mental health care and research.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Word Count: 500 Individual feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Apply knowledge from the course to engage with diverse perspectives whether in academic, clinical, and/or general public contexts. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the literature and seminars presented in class and communicate academic points professionally. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Presentation with a duration of 25-30 minutes. Students will present throughout the term (encompassing all weeks). Feedback will be provided on annotated slides submitted to MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Apply knowledge from the course to engage with diverse perspectives whether in academic, clinical, and/or general public contexts. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the literature and seminars presented in class and communicate academic points professionally. |
| Procedural | Create | Create a research-focused seminar to develop communication skills. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Word Count: 500 |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the literature and seminars presented in class and communicate academic points professionally. |
| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Peer evaluation of presentations. Students must submit their peer evaluations throughout the term (depending on when students present). Individual feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the literature and seminars presented in class and communicate academic points professionally. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Individual feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Maximum of 500 words. Individual feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Presentation with a duration of 25-30 minutes. Individual feedback will be provided via MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Apply | Apply knowledge from the course to engage with diverse perspectives whether in academic, clinical, and/or general public contexts. |
| Procedural | Create | Create a research-focused seminar to develop communication skills. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Evaluate the literature and seminars presented in class and communicate academic points professionally. |
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