PSYCHOLOGY
Focus on Journaling, Personal Memoir Writing and Creative Expression
TERM 3: FOCUS ON PN333
Mondays
Martina Carroll
This course is presented by a psychologist and will introduce students to the psychological benefits of creative activities, particularly writing and journaling. The course involves a series of lectures combined with creative exercises aimed at engaging students in writing and recording personal experiences. A variety of journaling approaches will be introduced in order to explore ideas and free up the imagination. The objective is to provide tools that will help with creative writing, memoir writing, journalism and/or other creative and artistic modes of expression. Students will choose their own format or integrate several approaches. The two main frameworks are hand-written and electronic although these can be mixed. Journals can include both images and text depending on the interests of the student. The participatory activities will be designed so that students can explore journaling in the class and follow up at home if they choose. There will be optional activities that can be carried out during the week between sessions either individually or in groups. This course will complement other creative writing courses.
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BLACKROCK |
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6 Mondays |
April 15, 22, 29, May 13, 20, 27 (No Class May 6) |
10.00am - 12.00pm |
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FEE €115 |
Print Open Learning Application Form 2012.13 or ring (01) 716-7123 for Laser/credit card payment |
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Tutor Bio
Dr. Martina Carroll BA, MLitt, PhD is a Psychologist involved in teaching and research. Her main interest areas are human development; education & learning across the lifespan; art & creativity, mental health & disability; and equality & social justice. She studied psychology as a mature student having been a software developer earlier in life. She has a particular interest in mixing new and old technologies creatively and working with groups so that every individual can find ways to participate.
Provisional list of key topics to be covered
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Introduction to Journaling
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The Cultural Psychology of Self
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Emotions and emotional expression
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The therapeutic power of art
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Liberatory arts and the nature of human creativity
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The personal benefits of creative and artistic work
