Postgraduate Course: Body Talk: Embodiment, Physical Dialogue and Authentic Movement (CNST11053)
Course Outline
School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
Summary | This course will integrate theoretical learning with experiential work through movement improvisation and Authentic Movement discipline. Authentic Movement has, at its core, a Mover and a Witness; arguably two essential elements in any therapeutic interaction. Laban Movement Analysis has, at its core, a non-judgemental framework that analyses movement in movement terms, using symbols and experiencing to capture the movement quality observed. Personal experience will inform the learning of a technical skill base in movement analysis and understanding of self. Building skills from their own movement experience will also develop the students sensitivity to and empathy for others. |
Course description |
This course involves students in working with theories and practices of Laban Movement Analysis and Authentic Movement Discipline. These concepts connect with counselling and psychotherapy, student¿s personal experience and professional self.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | None |
High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2024/25, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 25 |
Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 100,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10,
Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
76 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
One 4,000 to 5,000 word essay analysing a key theme in movement analysis with reference to professional practice and personal experience, integrating relevant research and literature. |
Feedback |
Not entered |
No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Display a critical understanding of the Laban Movement Analysis framework and the ability to integrate this framework to their professional practice, including engament with relevant research.
- Articulate and reflect on their emotional experience from a physical, bodily felt experience, with increased awareness of preferred movement styles.
- Display an increased sensitivity to and awareness of the non-verbal communication of others.
- Use visual material (eg film recordings) to explicate relevant questions and concepts, demonstrating sensitivity to the ethical practices and implications of using such material.
- Analyse body movement as an indication of inner processes and mental health and well-being.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Identify, conceptualise and define new and abstract problems and issues.
Critically review, consolidate and extend knowledge, skills, practices and thinking in a subject/discipline/sector.
Communicate with peers and specialists.
Take responsibility for own work.
Exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in professional and equivalent activities. |
Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser | Mrs Alexia Gaitanou
Tel:
Email: sgaitano@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Krystal Hanley
Tel: (0131 6)51 3969
Email: Krystal.Hanley@ed.ac.uk |
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