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PSY-30162 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 01 May 2024

PSY-30162 - Neurodiversity in Society
Coordinator: Donna Berry Room: N/A Tel: +44 1782 7 33391
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733736

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25


Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the concept of neurodiversity in the population, by illustrating how individuals in society may differ in terms of their cognitive processing styles, social preferences, behaviour, and brain structure and function. The module aims to equip students with the knowledge to better understand characteristics of neurodivergent individuals, and to support students to develop their critical thinking skills by encouraging reflection on ongoing changes in society's perceptions of neurodiversity, and how these perceptions can affect social inclusion and equality of opportunities.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe and discuss the concept of neurodiversity, with illustrative examples: 1
locate relevant material from both academic and non-academic sources: 1
synthesise contradictory information from different sources and critically reflect on how academic knowledge is represented and understood in lay society, and the potential implications of this: 1
communicate complex ideas from academic psychology for a non-specialist lay audience: 1

Study hours

In-situ teaching and discussion sessions: 2 hours per week for a 12 week term = 24 hours
Optional field trip to a specialist neurodivergent facility: 4 hours
Engagement with asynchronous activities: 3 hours per week for a 12 week term = 36 hours
Preparation for blog assessment: 86 hours spread across the term

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Coursework weighted 100%
2000 word blog for a lay audience
Students will write a blog post aiming to challenge lay misconceptions and promote greater social inclusion of a neurodivergent population of their choice (max. 2000 words).

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Last Updated: 01 May 2024