Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate has:

• Broad knowledge of the historical development of the field and its traditions
• Thorough knowledge of the field’s different perspectives, theoretical positions and explanatory models
• Thorough knowledge of the relationship between mental health and illness.

Skills

The candidate can:

• Compare and communicate different approaches to mental health and illness.

General competence

The candidate has:

• Developed further insight into, and can discuss, the phenomena of mental health and mental illness.

Course Description

• Historical development
• Theoretical perspectives
• Theoretically and methodologically based debates and controversies in the field
• Scientific and experience-based knowledge

Teaching and Learning Methods

• Independent study of the subject literature
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Study groups
• Individual written work
• Supervision

Assessment Methods

982- E1 Mental Health: A Theoretical and Experience-Based Introduction.

Individual written home assignment over 2 weeks; assessed with a grade.

Course requirements:

• Experience-based text I - Good mental health (individual)
• Experience-based text II - Mental illness (individual)
• Summary of experience-based texts I - Good mental health (study group)
• Summary of experience-based texts II - Mental illness (study group)
• Attendance in accordance with the specifications in the curriculum and timetable

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean