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ED505B: COMPASSION (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:38


Course Overview

ED505B Compassion is the second course in the MSc in Studies in Mindfulness. The key study theme is the role and importance of compassion within mindfulness. ED505B Compassion is unique not only in prioritising the study of compassion but also in developing compassion within mindfulness practice. Specific topics include evolutionary psychology, our compassionate nature and ‘the undercurrent and the observer’. 

Within the course there are two residential weekends of teaching, study and practice.

The course is assessed by a written assignment (4000-6000 words).

ED505B Compassion is followed by a week long study retreat on Holy Isle in Scotland.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr David McMurtry

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Education (ED) (Studied)
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course topics are the following:

- Understanding Compassion:
  (i) Recognising one's own compassion and what gives rise to compassion;
  (ii) Developing and in-depth understanding of the concept of compassion;
  (iii) Critical engagement in self-compassion and compassion for others

- Practising Compassion:
  (i) Becoming more compassionate;
  (ii) Using compassion as a value and disposition in a professional setting;
  (iii) Identifying obstacles and challenges to practising compassion

- Critical Analysis of the Concept of Compassion: drawing upon research, relating a critical analysis of the concept of compassion to personal practice and experience and to a selected professional context.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st attempt: There will be one assignment of 6000-8000 words. This will comprise two parts. Resit: There will be one opportunity to resubmit the assignment.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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