The aim of this course is to learn the history and basic concepts of existential psychology, to discover the place of philosophical approaches in psychology, to try to understand human existence through the thoughts of existential philosophers and to gain the ability to discuss philosophically.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Existential Psychology,Introduction to Existential Philosophy,The Four Worlds Model,Anxiety and Freedom: Kierkegaard and Nietzsche,Being: Heidegger ve Tillich,Being with Others: Sartre and Buber,American Existentialists: Rollo May and Yalom,Human Being: Frankl and Merleau-Ponty,Existential View of Psychopathology: Laing,The Second Gender: Simone de Beauvoir,Selected Topics About the Physical World,Selected Topics About the Social World,Selected Topics About the Phsychological World,Selected Topics About the Spiritual World.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Defines the basic concepts of existential psychology and distinguishes the differences between concepts.
A
2.Summarize the historical development of existential psychology.
A
6.Debate the basic facts of existential philosophy.
A
3. Recognize the basic facts of existential psychology.
A
4. Be able to discuss theories of existential psychology
A
5. Will be able to explain psychopathology from the perspective of existential psychology.
A
7. Will be able to express the relationship between philosophy and psychology.
A
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to Existential Psychology
2
Introduction to Existential Philosophy
3
The Four Worlds Model
4
Anxiety and Freedom: Kierkegaard and Nietzsche
5
Being: Heidegger ve Tillich
6
Being with Others: Sartre and Buber
7
American Existentialists: Rollo May and Yalom
8
Human Being: Frankl and Merleau-Ponty
9
Existential View of Psychopathology: Laing
10
The Second Gender: Simone de Beauvoir
11
Selected Topics About the Physical World
12
Selected Topics About the Social World
13
Selected Topics About the Phsychological World
14
Selected Topics About the Spiritual World
Resources
Van Deurzen, E., & Claire-Baker, A. (2017). İnsan Meselelerine Varoluşçu Bakışlar. İstanbul: Aletheia. (VC)
Van Deurzen, E. (2010). Everyday Mysteries. London: Routledge.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
The aim of this course is to learn the history and basic concepts of existential psychology, to discover the place of philosophical approaches in psychology, to try to understand human existence through the thoughts of existential philosophers and to gain the ability to discuss philosophically.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Existential Psychology,Introduction to Existential Philosophy,The Four Worlds Model,Anxiety and Freedom: Kierkegaard and Nietzsche,Being: Heidegger ve Tillich,Being with Others: Sartre and Buber,American Existentialists: Rollo May and Yalom,Human Being: Frankl and Merleau-Ponty,Existential View of Psychopathology: Laing,The Second Gender: Simone de Beauvoir,Selected Topics About the Physical World,Selected Topics About the Social World,Selected Topics About the Phsychological World,Selected Topics About the Spiritual World.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Defines the basic concepts of existential psychology and distinguishes the differences between concepts.
A
2.Summarize the historical development of existential psychology.
A
6.Debate the basic facts of existential philosophy.
A
3. Recognize the basic facts of existential psychology.
A
4. Be able to discuss theories of existential psychology
A
5. Will be able to explain psychopathology from the perspective of existential psychology.
A
7. Will be able to express the relationship between philosophy and psychology.
A
Teaching Methods:
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to Existential Psychology
2
Introduction to Existential Philosophy
3
The Four Worlds Model
4
Anxiety and Freedom: Kierkegaard and Nietzsche
5
Being: Heidegger ve Tillich
6
Being with Others: Sartre and Buber
7
American Existentialists: Rollo May and Yalom
8
Human Being: Frankl and Merleau-Ponty
9
Existential View of Psychopathology: Laing
10
The Second Gender: Simone de Beauvoir
11
Selected Topics About the Physical World
12
Selected Topics About the Social World
13
Selected Topics About the Phsychological World
14
Selected Topics About the Spiritual World
Resources
Van Deurzen, E., & Claire-Baker, A. (2017). İnsan Meselelerine Varoluşçu Bakışlar. İstanbul: Aletheia. (VC)
Van Deurzen, E. (2010). Everyday Mysteries. London: Routledge.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
