Psychology of dreaming
Time: 10:00 - 16:30
Location: Keeley Street
- Course Code: PP129
- Dates: 27/04/24 - 04/05/24
- Time: 10:00 - 16:30
- Taught: Sat, Daytime
- Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Alison Duncanson
Course Code: PP129
Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
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What is the course about?
The world of dreams and dream interpretation have been explored from ancient times to present day, providing a source of fascination across cultures, religions, literature and film. The subject of dreaming is part science and part mystery and as such may never be fully understood. This course will take a journey into what is known and studied as well as provide an opportunity for individuals to explore their own experience of dreaming.
What will we cover?
The course looks at the history of the subject as well as present day insights offered by psychology and neuroscience. We look at examples of published dreams and their interpretation and become curious about the meaning of our own.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Comment on dream interpretation from ancient times to present day, across different cultures and in literature and film.
- Acknowledge the different dream perspectives of Freud and Jung.
- Identify some key dream facts from modern day psychologists and neuroscientists.
- Create a dream diary/journal and begin to understand and apply symbols to explore meaning in your own dreams.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No particular skills required except the importance of keeping an open mind about dream interpretation rather than expecting definitive answers.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Through teacher input, presentation as well as group discussions.
Handouts will be provided.
Discussion of the key points.
There is no work outside of the course but you may start a dream diary/journal, if you are interested.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Other courses that may be of interest include:
PP130 - Psychology of Jung: explore your shadow
PP132 - Psychology of leadership
PP114 - Cross cultural psychology.
Alison is a Chartered Psychologist and member of the British Psychological Society and Special Group of Coaching Psychologists. With a Degree in Psychology and a Masters in Occupational and Organisational Psychology, she has worked in the field of applied Psychology for many years both in the UK and internationally, speaking at conferences and on television. Alison is passionate about teaching all aspects of Psychology and sharing its many insights on our daily lives, she has a specific interest in the psychology of change and how we experience this at different stages of our working lives. Alison has been developing and teaching courses at City Lit for several years and loves the creative learning atmosphere of the college as well as the diversity and curiosity of the students on her courses.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
