PSYC 372 Modern Psychoanalytic ThoughtMEF UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences
Course Code PSYC 372
Course Title in English Modern Psychoanalytic Thought
Course Title in Turkish Modern Psikanalitik Kuramlar
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 148 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites PSYC 208 - Adult Psychopathology
Expected Prior Knowledge Adult psychopathology
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To become familiar with the theoretical background of the psychoanalytic thought and to be able to understand and critique empirical materials written in the psychoanalytic concept.
Course Description The course aims to enable student to understand the history of modern psychoanalytic models such as classical psychoanalytic tradition, ego psychology, interpersonal psychoanalysis, Klenian theories, object relations, identity and self, contemporary Freudian Revisionists. At the end of this course, students will be gained the knowledge of how psychoanalytic thought was evolved since Sigmund Freud. Also, student will be able to evaluate the different perspectives in psychopathologies and developmental issues.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders, öğrencinin modern psikanalitik modellerin tarihini öğretmesini amaçlamaktadır. Dönemin sonunda öğrenci, Sigmund Freud’dan itibaren psikanalitik kuramların nasıl değiştiğine dair bilgi sahibi olacaktır. Ayrıca, öğrenci psikopatolojileri ve gelişimsel meseleleri farklı açılardan değerlendirebilme becerisine sahip olacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand the fundamental theories in psychoanalytic thought;
2) evaluate scientific articles in relation to the modern psychoanalytic thought;
3) discuss developmental issues and ideas about psychopathology;
4) compare thought and techniques in psychoanalytic understanding;
5) demonstrate an open-minded view about differences in opinions and promote tolerance and understanding among groups.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. H Exam,Participation,Project
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Participation,Project
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. S Select,Participation,Project
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. S Project
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. S Participation
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). H Exam,Participation,Project
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. H Participation,Project
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. H Exam,Project
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Participation
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,Participation,Project
Prepared by and Date ECE KARABAĞIR AYTAR , March 2022
Course Coordinator SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Sigmund Freud And the Classical Psychoanalytic Tradition
2) Sigmund Freud And the Classical Psychoanalytic Tradition (Cont.)
3) Ego Psychology
4) Interpersonal Psychoanalysis
5) Melanie Klein And Contemporary Kleinian Theory
6) The British Object Relations School
7) Midterm
8) The British Object Relations School (Cont.)
9) Psychologies of Identity and Self
10) Contemporary Freudian Revisionists
11) Contemporary Freudian Revisionists (Cont.)
12) Revision of Thought
13) Controversies in Theory
14) Controversies in Technique
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsRequired Textbook: Mitchell, S. A., & Black, M. J. (1995). Freud and beyond. New York: BasicBooks.
Teaching MethodsThis course will be taught in the flipped format. Students will be assigned an introductory online lecture every week. During class time, I will first assess and reinforce the students’ grasp of basic concepts from the online lecture. I as the instructor commit to preparing and selecting popular readings in the concept for each class. Students will be expected to prepare for class by spending sufficient time to master the preparatory materials. They will also be expected to contribute appropriately to class discussions. Classroom discussions will also be based on the suggested readings as well as various videos.
Homework and ProjectsStudents will be asked to watch the suggested movie and write an evaluation about the leading character, based on the concepts are taught.
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterm(s) 1 % 35
Final Examination 1 % 35
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration ecekarabagir@gmail.com

Attendance at all classes is optional. Students must provide a legitimate, acceptable and documented excuse for missing scheduled exams. Make-up exams could be in a different format than midterm or final exam. Students are expected to treat university personnel and one another respectfully at all times; this includes showing respect for class content and for others’ opinions. The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations is dishonest and will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 3 2 98
Project 1 12 8 20
Midterm(s) 1 12 3 15
Final Examination 1 12 3 15
Total Workload 148
Total Workload/25 5.9
ECTS 6