Reading Freud and Jung
David Roberts
8 points * 3 hours per week * First semester * Clayton
This subject offers an introduction to the theories of Freud and Jung, based on a close reading of seminal texts. The key concepts of Freud's psychoanalysis will be examined, including the unconscious and its role in mental life, sexual theory and the structure of the personality, the interpretation of dreams, the critique of civilisation and religion. Jung's analytic psychology develops from his break with Freud. The subject will examine Jung's understanding of the personal and collective unconscious, dreams, archetypes and symbols, the structure of the psyche, psychological types, modern man and religion. As well as exploring the application of psychoanalysis to literature, the arts and social psychology, the logic and limits of psychoanalytical interpretations will be considered.
Assessment
Two class papers (1000 words each): 20% * One essay (3000 words): 60% * A commentary under examination conditions (1 hour/1000 words): 20%
Prescribed texts
Campbell J (ed.) The portable Jung Penguin, 1976
Freud S The essentials of psycho-analysis Penguin, 1991
Freud S Civilisation, society and religion (Penguin Freud Library vol. 12) Penguin, 1991