Psychology
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03150016 | Theories of Personality I | 2025 | Autumn | 5 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Muhammed ARIKAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Muhammed ARIKAN | C-306 | [email protected] | 7512 | Wednesday 14.00-15.30 |
Course Content
Definition of personality, various personality theories, critique of existing theories.
Objectives of the Course
To enable students to learn fundamental theoretical knowledge about human personality.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To have the theory, theory and application skills of psychology. | 4 |
| P12 | Has the basic knowledge to observe and explain the cognitive, emotional and social relationships of individuals in multiple ways. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Defines the fundamental concepts and terminology of psychology and explains the history of psychological theories and models. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Analyzes the effectiveness of psychological theories and models in practice and integrates theoretical and practical skills in solving psychological problems. | P.1.4 | 1 |
| O3 | Understands the basic information related to individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social relationships at a fundamental level. | P.12.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Analyzes individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social behaviors, identifies similarities and differences, and develops a deeper understanding. | P.12.4 | 1 |
| O5 | Analyzes the reasons and consequences of human behaviors. | P.12.5 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | What is Personality? Concepts of Personality and Self |
| 2 | Freud |
| 3 | Ego Psychology and Hartmann |
| 4 | Adler I |
| 5 | Adler II |
| 6 | Jung and Analytical Psychology |
| 7 | Erich Fromm |
| 8 | Erich Fromm and Love |
| 9 | Psychological Analysis of the Concept of Love |
| 10 | Maslow |
| 11 | Self-Actualization |
| 12 | Case Analysis I |
| 13 | Case Analysis II |
| 14 | Repeat |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Arıkan, M. (2026). Are you ready...? Kitap Dünyası Yayınları |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 142 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,73 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Defines the fundamental concepts and terminology of psychology and explains the history of psychological theories and models. | 4 | - |
| O2 | Analyzes the effectiveness of psychological theories and models in practice and integrates theoretical and practical skills in solving psychological problems. | 4 | - |
| O3 | Understands the basic information related to individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social relationships at a fundamental level. | - | 4 |
| O4 | Analyzes individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social behaviors, identifies similarities and differences, and develops a deeper understanding. | - | 4 |
| O5 | Analyzes the reasons and consequences of human behaviors. | - | 4 |
