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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
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