PSY20100 Introduction to Disability Studies

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module provides students with an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of disability studies. The module comprises four core strands: the nature of disability; the history of disability; key models of disability; and policy and practice in disability. The module takes a bio-psychosocial (non-medical) approach to disability. The focus of the module is on introducing students to theory, research, policy and practice relating to the disability sector in Ireland and internationally. This module, including submission of assignments, will all take place online for 2020/2021.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
(1) demonstrate an understanding of definitions and models of disability,
(2) demonstrate understanding of current issues and debates in disability studies,
(2) reflect on issues of policy and practice in disability.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Specified Learning Activities

25
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is delivered by the Module Coordinator and guest lecturer(s) who focus on with both policy and practice experiences in the disability field. Content is delivered via lectures, case studies and active based learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
PSY40500 - Perspectives on Disability

Equivalents:
Disability Studies (PSY27100)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: End of term essay Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50
Presentation: Students are required to prepare an individual presentation on a case study using the content from the first five lectures. Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

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