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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The purpose of the unit is to familiarise students with the primary concerns of existential and humanistic theories of counselling. The unit will focus on the philosophical foundations of existential-phenomenology.Students will also be introduced to the work of existential practitioners and to the way in which the approach has been applied to the counselling relationship. The unit will provide an introduction and understanding of the humanistic tradition of counselling with particular reference to the work of Carl Rogers the founder of the person-centred approach.
Unit was previously coded COU0104, COU5104
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 3 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Lectures,audio-visual materials, and small and large discussion groups.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Theoretical analysis, synthesis and application * | 50% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Theoretical analysis, synthesis and application * | 50% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 50% |
* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The purpose of the unit is to familiarise students with the primary concerns of existential and humanistic theories of counselling. The unit will focus on the philosophical foundations of existential-phenomenology.Students will also be introduced to the work of existential practitioners and to the way in which the approach has been applied to the counselling relationship. The unit will provide an introduction and understanding of the humanistic tradition of counselling with particular reference to the work of Carl Rogers the founder of the person-centred approach.
Unit was previously coded COU0104, COU5104
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 3 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Lectures,audio-visual materials, and small and large discussion groups.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Theoretical analysis, synthesis and application * | 50% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Theoretical analysis, synthesis and application * | 50% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 50% |
* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
COU3101|1|2