Information Package

Master's of Clinical Psychology with Thesis

PSC510

PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPIES

Course Code
PSC510
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
7
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS7
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 Theory
5th Week Controversies in Technique
6th Week The Classical Psychoanalytical Tradition: Part 1
7th Week The Classical Psychoanalytical Tradition: Part 2
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Defensive Processes: Primary and Secondary
10th Week Psychologies of identity and self: Erik Erikson
11th Week Melanie Klein and Contemporary Kleinian Theory
12th Week The British Object Relations School: D. W. Winnicott and Bowlby
13th Week Harry Stack Sullivan and Interpersonal Psychoanalysis
14th Week Contemporary Neo-Freudian: Jacques Lacan
15th Week General Evaluation
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
  • Discussion
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 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Performance Practice 5 5 25
Total Work Load215
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.16
ECTS Credit of the Course7
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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