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Program of Psychology (English 30%)

PSİ455

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHODYNAMIC THERAPIES

Course Code
PSİ455
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. They can interpret psychodynamic psychotherapies theoretically.
  2. Will be able to explain general psychotherapy concepts from a psychoanalytic perspective.
  3. They can compare psychoanalytic theory and other approaches.
  4. Summarize Contemporary Psychoanalysis Approaches.
  5. Distinguish between Classical Psychoanalysis and Contemporary Psychoanalysis theories.
  6. They can relate to Contemporary Psychoanalysis Theorists.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to provide introductory knowledge about psychodynamic theory and psychodynamic psychotherapies. Within the scope of this course, students learn the basic notions of psychodynamic theory.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Psychoanalytic perspective
2nd Week Psychoanalysis and Myths
3rd Week Controversies in Theory
4th Week Controversies in Technique
5th Week The Classical Psychoanalytical Tradition: Part 1
6th Week The Classical Psychoanalytical Tradition: Part 2
7th Week Defensive Processes: Primary and Secondary
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Psychologies of identity and self: Erik Erikson
10th Week Melanie Klein and Contemporary Kleinian Theory
11th Week The British Object Relations School: D. W. Winnicott and Bowlby
12th Week Harry Stack Sullivan and Interpersonal Psychoanalysis
13th Week Harry Stack Sullivan and Interpersonal Psychoanalysis (cont.)
14th Week Contemporary Neo-Freudian: Jacques Lacan
15th Week General Overview
Recommended or Required ReadingMitchell, S. A. & Black, M. J. (2016) Freud and Beyond: A history of modern psychoanalytic thought. Basic Books
McWilliams, N. (2011) Psychoanalytical Diagnosis: Understanding Personality Structure in the Clinical Processes (2nd ed.). New York: The Guilford Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 5 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 22 22
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 5 5 25
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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