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Program of Psychology (English)

PSY455

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHODYNAMIC THERAPIES

Course Code
PSY455
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 & The Classical Psychoanalytical Tradition: Part 1
3rd Week The Classical Psychoanalytical Tradition: Part 2
4th Week Developmental Levels of Personality Organization
5th Week Primary Defensive Processes
6th Week Secondary Defensive Processes
7th Week Melanie Klein and Contemporary Theory
8th Week MidTerm Exam
9th Week Contemporary Neo-Freudian: Jacques Lacan
10th Week Integrative Therapies
11th Week Drama: Role Play I
12th Week Drama: Role Play II
13th Week Drama: Role Play III
14th Week General Review
15th Week NATIONAL HOLIDAY
Recommended or Required ReadingMitchell, S. A. & Black, M. J. (1995) Freud and Beyond: A History of Modern Psychoanalytic Thought. Basic Books.
McWilliams, N. (2011). Psychoanalytical Diagnosis: Understanding Personality Structure in the Clinical Process (2nd ed.) New York: The Guilford Press.
Segal, H. (2018). Introduction and Chapter 1 in Introduction to the Work of Melanie Klein. (n.p.): Taylor & Francis.
Hyde , Maggie & Mcguinness, Michael, (1997). Jung Yeni Başlayanlar için
Fink, B. (1997). Lacancı Psikanalize Bir Giriş.
Psikoloji Yazıları. Bağlam yayınları
Suret kültürel psikoloji dergisi
Ogden, T. H. (1986). Matrix of the Mind: Object Relations and the Psychoanalytic Dialogue. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Quiz 2 30
Presentation of Case Study 1 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
Preparation for Quiz 2 5 10
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 27 27
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 10 10
Performance Practice
Total Work Load178
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.93
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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