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  Course Description
Course Name : Theories of Personality I

Course Code : RPD223

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ESEF ERCÜMENTYERLİKAYA

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the concept of personality and the the basic concepts about personality
Explains the personality development
Explains the principles of personality theories
Explains the similarities and the differences of personality theories
Explains the relationship between the personality theories and the field of counseling

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose of this course is to gain basic tenets of theories of personality

Course Contents : What is personality? What is a theory? Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis Alfred Adler: Individual Psychology Carl Gustav Jung: Analitical psychology Erich Fromm: The Escape From Freedom Karen Horney:Neurosis and the human growth

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : PDR Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 What is personality? What is a theory? Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum Lecture and discussion
2 Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum Lecture and discussion
3 Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum Lecture and discussion
4 Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum Lecture and discussion
5 Alfred Adler: Individual Psychology Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum Lecture and discussion
6 Alfred Adler: Individual Psychology Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum Lecture and discussion
7 Carl Gustav Jung: Analitical psychology Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum Lecture and discussion
8 Mid-term exam Essay
9 Carl Gustav Jung: Analitical psychology Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum Lecture and discussion
10 Erich Fromm: The Escape From Freedom Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum Lecture and discussion
11 Erich Fromm: The Escape From Freedom Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum Lecture and discussion
12 Erich Fromm: The Escape From Freedom Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum Lecture and discussion
13 Karen Horney: Neurosis and the human growth Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum Lecture and discussion
14 Karen Horney: Neurosis and the human growth Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum Lecture and discussion
15 Karen Horney: Neurosis and the human growth Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum Lecture and discussion
16/17 Final Exam Essay


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Ewen, R. B. (2009) Theories of personality, Lawrence Erlbaum
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance 1
2 Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development 4
3 Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology 3
4 Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning 5
5 Explains career development and career choice process 0
6 Explains scientific research methods and techniques 0
7 Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process 0
8 Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics 1
9 Explains classroom and behavior management approaches 0
10 Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs 0
11 Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels 0
12 Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics 4
13 Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling 0
14 Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career 2
15 Develops insight and is open to learning and development 4
16 Shows empathy and care towards people 2
17 Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships 2
18 Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place 0
19 Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts 0
20 In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload: 110
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.4
ECTS Credit: 4