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INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOANALYSIS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
PSY114 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOANALYSIS 2 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
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to transfer psychopathological approaches and classifications in general terms and then to make an introduction to Freudian psychoanalytic psychopathology theory from a metapsychological perspective.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include subjects such as "psychopathological approaches and classifications in general terms and the meta-psychological perspective on the theory of Freudian psychoanalytic psychopathology".

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

Evaluate what the psychopathology is and deal with psychopathology in historical perspective. (Bloom’s 5)
Discuss all psychopathological approaches in general terms. (Bloom’s 2)
Compare psychoanalytic psychopathology to other psychopathological approaches and identify what the psychoanalytic psychopathology is and its domains. (Bloom's 4)
Explain historical process of the period that psychoanalysis has introduced and developed as a treatment technique by Sigmund Freud. (Bloom’s 2)
Explain how the general psychopathology has developed in the psychoanalytic context, and what the metapsychological approach of Freud is within this scope. (Bloom’s 2)
Use both placement theories together after learning the first and the second placement theories regarding Freudian metapsychology. (Bloom’s 3)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction to psychoanalysis of psychological functioning model Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2 Literature review Introduction to psychoanalysis model of psychological functioning Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3 Literature review Introduction to Freudian metapsychology Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4 Literature review Freud's seduction theory and role of fantasy, handling the concept of after-effect Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5 Literature review Discussion on case studies in the book “Studies on Hysteria” by Freud, 1895 Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6 Literature review Frist topographic placement Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7 Literature review Pleasure principle and reality principle Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature review Handling the impulse theory Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10 Literature review Handling the approach against metapsychology and psychopathology by Freud, 1905-1920 Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11 Literature review 3 essays on sexuality, the book by Freud on the date of 1905, children’s sexuality, handling the Oedipal complex Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12 Literature review Narcissism Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13 Literature review Reading essays on 1920s, developments in the theory of impulse, beyond the pleasure principle Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14 Literature review Second topographic placement Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15 Literature review Handling the normality and pathology concepts, a general evaluation Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

FREUD, S., & BREUER, J. (2001). Histeri Uzerine Calismalar. (Trns. Emre Kapkin), Istanbul, Payel Publications.
FREUD, S. (1966). The psychopathology of everyday life. WW Norton & Company.

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)
3
2
Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)
1

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

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

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)
3

SKILLS

Practical

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

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)
2

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
2

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)
0
2
Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
1
3
Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)
1

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