Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Personality Theories PAE203 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-Face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ahmet SAPANCI
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ahmet SAPANCI (Güz)
Goals The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of personality, basic concepts and principles concerning personality development, the substructures that constitute personality, the factors that influence personality development and theories regarding personality development.
Course Content Basic concepts regarding personality. The substructures of personality. The factors that influence personality development. Theories which elaborate on the development of personality.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Name and summarize basic concepts and principles concerning personality and personality development.
2 Specify the substructures which constitute personality.
3 Kişilik gelişimine etki eden faktörleri açıklar.
4 Comprehend the theories which elaborate on the personality development.
5 Kişilik gelişimini açıklayan kuramların temellerini ve kavramlarını açıklar.
6 Note the strong and weak points of the theories which elaborate on personality development.
7 Comprehend the multifactor structure of personality development.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Concepts of Personality Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Research, Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Research Methods in Personality Interview, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Research
3. Week Psychoanalytic Approach: S. Freud Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Other Activities
4. Week Psychoanalytic Approach: Neo-Freudian Theories: A. Adler and C.G. Jung Interview, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Research
5. Week The neo-Freudian theories: K. Horney, H. S. Sullivan
6. Week The neo-Freudian theories: E. Fromm, E. Erikson
7. Week Trait Approach: G. Allport, H. Murray, R.B. Cattell, The Big Five Presentation (Preparation), Research, Other Activities, Interview
8. Week Midterm Exam Other Activities
9. Week Behavioral Theories-Social Learning Theory: J. B. Watson, B.F. Skinner, J: B. Rotter, A. Bandura Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Research
10. Week Biological Approach, H. Eysenck Research, Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Other Activities
11. Week The Cognitive Approach, G. Kelly Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Research, Other Activities
12. Week Humanistic and Existential Perspectives: C. Rogers, A. Maslow, K. Goldstein ... Research, Presentation (Preparation), Other Activities, Interview
13. Week personality disoerders Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Research, Other Activities
14. Week General Review of the Semester Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
2 Supports individuals' self-realization and psychological well-being with a multidisciplinary approach by taking into account the new paradigms in the field of counseling and guidance.
4 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of counseling and guidance by adapting it to the needs of the institution (education, health, industry, justice, family counseling centers, employment offices, etc.).
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY2 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Cloninger, S. C. (2000), Theories of Personality Understanding Persons, (Third Edition), New Jersey, Prentice-Hall, Inc.
  • Burger, J. M. (2006), Kişilik (Psikoloji Biliminin İnsan Doğasına Dair Söyledikleri). İstanbul, Kaknüs Yayınları
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ahmet SAPANCI Vize 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ahmet SAPANCI Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Other Activities 6 3 18
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 23.5 23.5
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0