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PERSONALITY THEORIES I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
PSY205 PERSONALITY THEORIES I 3 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. BÜLENT TANSEL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. İBRAHİM KARAKAYA
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to have knowledge about the nature, functioning and measurement of human personality, to learn the general hypotheses of personality theories that have emerged in the science of psychology in the historical process and to analyse the behaviours of human in terms of each theory of personality.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include subjects such as "Psychodynamic approach and its representative, Neo psychoanalytical theory and its representative, Life span theory, existential theory and its representative, and Geslat theory"Theory and its representatives".

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Identify the personality. (Bloom’s 2)
Evaluate psychodynamic approach, Neo psychoanalytical theory, Life span theory, existential theory, and Geslat theory. (Bloom’s 5)
Discuss the similarities between all the personality schools of thought. (Bloom’s 2)
Interpret how Psychodynamic approach, Neo psychoanalytical theory, Life span theory, existential theory, and Geslat theory explain personality. (Bloom’s 3)
Consider the important points in which all the schools of thought existing in the theories of personality are differentiated. (Bloom 5)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review Introduction to Theories of Personality Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2 Literature review Personality: What It Is and Why You Should Care Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3 Literature review Psychodynamic theory and its representatives Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4 Literature review Neo psychoanalytic theory and its representatives Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5 Literature review Neo psychoanalytic theory and its representatives Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6 Literature review Neo psychoanalytic theory and its representatives Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7 Literature review Life span theory and its representatives Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review Existentialism and its representatives Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10 Literature review Existentialism and its representatives Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11 Literature review Existentialism and its representatives Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12 Literature review Happiness and Positive Psychology and its representatives Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13 Literature review Gestalt theory Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14 Literature review Zen Buddhism and eastern approach Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15 Literature review Homework and Presentation 2: Describe volunteers personality through one of the theories of personality Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

SCHULTZ, D.P. & SCHULTZ, S.E. (2017). Theories of Personality (11th edition).USA
Friedman,Howard S.& Schustack, Miriam W.(2016) Personality: Classic Theories and Modern Research (6th Edition)
Ashcraft, Donna(2015)Personality Theories Workbook. 6th Edition

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)
4
2
Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)
4
2
Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).
3
2
Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)
4
3
Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
4
2
Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)
4
2
Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)
2
2
Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
2
3
Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)
2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 4 52
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 30 30
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 25 25
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 151
Total Workload of the Course Unit 151
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0