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Course Code: 
PSY 351
Semester: 
Fall
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
6
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
Focuses on major personality theories such as Psychoanalytical theory; Object Relations Theory; Attachment Theory; Interpersonal Theory; Holistic-Dynamic Theory; Person Centered Theory; Factors and Traits Theory; Social Cognitive Theory; Personal Constructs Theory; Social Constructivist Theory
Course Content: 

Survey of major theories of personality and empirical studies on personality development and functioning. Focus on physical, cognitive, social and emotional development and adjustment in adolescence and youth.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case study/Role playing, 6: Problem session, 7: Guest speaker
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Exam, B: Assignment, C: Presentation, D: Research, E: Debate, F: Quiz, G: Participation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Ability to explain the main theoretical perspectives to personality

1,2,3,4

1, 2

A, B, G

Ability to describe the relations among the different psychological schools of thought, and learning about  their influence on and contributions to one another

1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10

1, 2

A, B, G

Ability to critically analyze the various definitions of personality; the relationship between personality and social, cultural, and interactional contexts; the sources of unique aspects of personality

9, 10,14, 15, 16

1, 2

A, B, G

 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction

Feist & Feist Unit 1

2

Theoretical, historical, and philosophical issues

Feist & Feist Unit 1

3

Freud & Psychoanalytical Theory

Feist & Feist Unit 2

4

Freud & Psychoanalytical Theory

Feist & Feist Unit 2

5

Melanie Klein and Object Relations Theory

Feist & Feist Unit 5

6

Attachment Theory

Feist & Feist Unit 5

7

Midterm

 

8

Sullivan and Interpersonal Theory

Feist & Feist Unit 8

9

Maslow and Holistic-Dynamic Theory

Feist & Feist Unit 10

10

Rogers and Person Centered Theory

Feist & Feist Unit 11

11

Eysenck, McCrae, & Costa and Five Factor Theory

Feist & Feist Unit 14

12

Bandura and Social-Cognitive Theory

Feist & Feist Unit 16

13

Kelly and Personal Constructs Theory

Feist & Feist Unit 18

14

Critical/Social Constructionist Theory

Burr, Unit  1-4

 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Fiest, J. & Feist, G. J. 2009. Theories of Personality. McGraw-Hill International Edition.

Burr, Vivien. 1995. An Introduction to Social Constructionism. New York: Routledge.

Additional Resources

Şakacı, Figen. 2010. Bitirgen. İstanbul: Everest Yayınları

 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

 

Assignments

2 Presentation

Exams

1 midterm exam; 1 final exam

 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

1

58

Presentation

2

25

Participation

1

17

Total

 

100

Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade

 

40

Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade

 

60

Total

 

100

 

 

Course Category

Expertise/Field Courses

 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline.

 

 

 

 

x

2

Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications.

 

 

 

 

x

3

Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology.

 

 

x

 

 

4

Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies.

 

 

 

 

x

5

Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics.

 

 

x

 

 

6

Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies.

x

 

 

 

 

7

Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills.

x

 

 

 

 

8

Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources.

x

 

 

 

 

9

Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology.

 

x

 

 

 

10

Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent.

 

 

 

 

X

11

Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology.

 

 

 

 

x

12

Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization.

 

 

 

x

 

13

Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics.

 

 

x

 

 

14

Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.

 

 

x

 

 

15

Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently.

 

 

 

 

x

16

Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively.

 

 

 

 

x

 
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours)

14

3

42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

14

7

98

Mid-Term

1

10

10

Presentation

2

5

10

Final Examination

1

15

15

Total Work Load

 

 

175

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

7

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

7