PSY2502 FREUD: DEVELOPMENT OF PSYCHOANALYSIS
| Course Code: | 2332502 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Psychology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
During the semester, an answer to the question of how Freud invented psychoanalysis, and how psychoanalysis evolved will be sought. That is, the aim of this course is to help students getting a sense of the history of psychoanalysis. The major milestones of psychoanalysis will be emphasized, including essential concepts of psychoanalysis and prominent case studies of Freud. In addition, it will be examined how his followers, e.g. Anna Freud, Melanie Klein, Donald W. Winnicott, and Heinz Kohut, contributed to his theory. Moreover, one of the successors of Freud, Jacques Lacan, and his theory will be elaborated. Finally, it will be discussed how psychoanalysis works in today’s world.
Course Content
Introduction to the tradition begun by Sigmund Freud and a group of his followers like Anna Freud, Melanie Klein, Donald W. Winnicott, and Heinz Kohut from a historical perspective. Development of psychoanalytic terms especially with prominent case studies of Freud. How psychoanalysis works in todays world will be emphasized as well.
Course Learning Outcomes
Specifically, by the end of the course, it can be expected to:
+ Get a sense of the psychoanalytic world,
+ Understand the basic tenets of Freud’s theories,
+ Explore the major works and cases of Freud,
+ Understand how psychoanalysis evolved and who contributed to the psychoanalytic tradition.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Solid background in basic theories and approaches in psychology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Skills to obtain and interpret new information in the light of acquired theoretical knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Skills to follow both national and international publications and developments in the discipline. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Basic applied skills and knowledge of the various disciplines of psychology that do not require specialization. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Awareness of the value of continuing educational practices such as in-service training, seminars, and conferences to keep career-relevant knowledge and skills up-to-date. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Skills to conduct research based on basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics. That is, skills related to forming research hypotheses, designing the research, collecting data, applying basic statistical analysis, and reporting. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Knowledge and skills about conducting research and practice by adhering to ethical guidelines. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Skills in oral and written communication both in Turkish and English. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Skills to work in teams that involve disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Critical thinking skills in following the psychological literature together with the psychology-related information appearing in popular media. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Skills to generate practical and culture-sensitive solutions to problems. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Awareness of societal, environmental, and economic factors in professional practice and research. | ✔ | |||
| 13 | Skills to lead and pioneer in the profession of psychology, either in academia or professional practice. | ✔ | |||
| 14 | Skills in independent and team work. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution