Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXISTENTIAL THERAPY | PSY4116275 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Nağme GÖR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Hale Nur KILIÇ MEMUR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to provide students with general overview into existential psychotherapy, along with the philosophical and theoretical background required to understand the purpose and concerns of practicing psychotherapists in the field. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Meet with students Introduction of course Assessment of student background regarding psychology, psychotherpy and philosophy ,Introduction to Existential Philosophy,Foundations Existential Psychotherapy,Types of Existential Psychotherapy (Daseinanalysis & Logotherapy) ,Types of Existential Psychotherapy (Existential-Humanistic Approach) ,Types of Existential Psychotherapy (R.D. Laing & British School of Existential Analysis) ,Philosophical Roots of Phenomenology ,Practical Concerns of an Existential Psychotherapist ,Objectives and Rules of Existential Psychotherapy ,Existential Case Formulation,Ontologies I: First Existential Philosophers (Kierkegaard & Nietzsche) ,Ontologies II: The Other in Existentialism (Jaspers & Buber) ,Ontologies III: Freedom in Existentialism (Sartre & Merleau-Ponty) ,Review (Catch-up Class). |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Students will have background knowledge of existential psychotherapy. | 1, 14, 2, 3 | A, B |
| 2. They will be able to critically assess their psychological knowledge based on the philosophical perspective provided in existentialism. | 12, 14, 2, 3 | A, B |
| 3. They will experience how they can use core existential concepts to interpret cases. | 1, 12, 14, 2, 3 | A, B, C |
| Teaching Methods: | 1: Mastery Learning, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, B: Short Answer Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meet with students Introduction of course Assessment of student background regarding psychology, psychotherpy and philosophy | |
| 2 | Introduction to Existential Philosophy | Reading of source 1 (Chpt 2) |
| 3 | Foundations Existential Psychotherapy | Reading of source 4 (Chpt 1& 2) |
| 4 | Types of Existential Psychotherapy (Daseinanalysis & Logotherapy) | Reading of source 1 (Chpt. 3 & 4) |
| 5 | Types of Existential Psychotherapy (Existential-Humanistic Approach) | Reading of Source 1 (Chpt 5) |
| 6 | Types of Existential Psychotherapy (R.D. Laing & British School of Existential Analysis) | Reading of source 1 (Chpt 6 & 7) |
| 7 | Philosophical Roots of Phenomenology | Reading of source 3 (Chpt. 3 & 5) |
| 8 | Practical Concerns of an Existential Psychotherapist | Reading of source 2 (Chpt. 2 & 3) |
| 9 | Objectives and Rules of Existential Psychotherapy | Reading of source 3 (Chpt. 30 & 31) |
| 10 | Existential Case Formulation | Reading of source 3 (Chpt. 14-17) |
| 11 | Ontologies I: First Existential Philosophers (Kierkegaard & Nietzsche) | Reading of source 3 (Chpt. 1-2) |
| 12 | Ontologies II: The Other in Existentialism (Jaspers & Buber) | Reading of source 3 (Chpt. 4 & 6) Reading of source 2 (Chpt 4) |
| 13 | Ontologies III: Freedom in Existentialism (Sartre & Merleau-Ponty) | Reading of source 3 (Chpt. 8 & 9) |
| 14 | Review (Catch-up Class) |
| Resources |
| 1. Cooper, M. (2003). Existential Therapies. SAGE Publications. 2. Van Deurzen, E., & Adams, M. (2016). Skills in existential psychotherapy. SAGE Publications. 3. Van Deurzen, E. (2010). Everyday mysteries: A handbook of existential psychotherapy (2nd ed.). Routledge. 4. Van Deurzen, E., & Arnold Baker, C. (Eds.). (2017). Existential perspectives on human issues: A handbook for therapeutic practice. Red Globe Press (Bloomsbury) |
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. | X | |||||
| 2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | X | |||||
| 3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | X | |||||
| 4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | X | |||||
| 5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | X | |||||
| 6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | X | |||||
| 7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | X | |||||
| 10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | X | |||||
| 11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | X | |||||
| 12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | X | |||||
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. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXISTENTIAL THERAPY | PSY4116275 | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Nağme GÖR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Hale Nur KILIÇ MEMUR |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to provide students with general overview into existential psychotherapy, along with the philosophical and theoretical background required to understand the purpose and concerns of practicing psychotherapists in the field. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Meet with students Introduction of course Assessment of student background regarding psychology, psychotherpy and philosophy ,Introduction to Existential Philosophy,Foundations Existential Psychotherapy,Types of Existential Psychotherapy (Daseinanalysis & Logotherapy) ,Types of Existential Psychotherapy (Existential-Humanistic Approach) ,Types of Existential Psychotherapy (R.D. Laing & British School of Existential Analysis) ,Philosophical Roots of Phenomenology ,Practical Concerns of an Existential Psychotherapist ,Objectives and Rules of Existential Psychotherapy ,Existential Case Formulation,Ontologies I: First Existential Philosophers (Kierkegaard & Nietzsche) ,Ontologies II: The Other in Existentialism (Jaspers & Buber) ,Ontologies III: Freedom in Existentialism (Sartre & Merleau-Ponty) ,Review (Catch-up Class). |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Students will have background knowledge of existential psychotherapy. | 1, 14, 2, 3 | A, B |
| 2. They will be able to critically assess their psychological knowledge based on the philosophical perspective provided in existentialism. | 12, 14, 2, 3 | A, B |
| 3. They will experience how they can use core existential concepts to interpret cases. | 1, 12, 14, 2, 3 | A, B, C |
| Teaching Methods: | 1: Mastery Learning, 12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, B: Short Answer Exam, C: Multiple-Choice Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meet with students Introduction of course Assessment of student background regarding psychology, psychotherpy and philosophy | |
| 2 | Introduction to Existential Philosophy | Reading of source 1 (Chpt 2) |
| 3 | Foundations Existential Psychotherapy | Reading of source 4 (Chpt 1& 2) |
| 4 | Types of Existential Psychotherapy (Daseinanalysis & Logotherapy) | Reading of source 1 (Chpt. 3 & 4) |
| 5 | Types of Existential Psychotherapy (Existential-Humanistic Approach) | Reading of Source 1 (Chpt 5) |
| 6 | Types of Existential Psychotherapy (R.D. Laing & British School of Existential Analysis) | Reading of source 1 (Chpt 6 & 7) |
| 7 | Philosophical Roots of Phenomenology | Reading of source 3 (Chpt. 3 & 5) |
| 8 | Practical Concerns of an Existential Psychotherapist | Reading of source 2 (Chpt. 2 & 3) |
| 9 | Objectives and Rules of Existential Psychotherapy | Reading of source 3 (Chpt. 30 & 31) |
| 10 | Existential Case Formulation | Reading of source 3 (Chpt. 14-17) |
| 11 | Ontologies I: First Existential Philosophers (Kierkegaard & Nietzsche) | Reading of source 3 (Chpt. 1-2) |
| 12 | Ontologies II: The Other in Existentialism (Jaspers & Buber) | Reading of source 3 (Chpt. 4 & 6) Reading of source 2 (Chpt 4) |
| 13 | Ontologies III: Freedom in Existentialism (Sartre & Merleau-Ponty) | Reading of source 3 (Chpt. 8 & 9) |
| 14 | Review (Catch-up Class) |
| Resources |
| 1. Cooper, M. (2003). Existential Therapies. SAGE Publications. 2. Van Deurzen, E., & Adams, M. (2016). Skills in existential psychotherapy. SAGE Publications. 3. Van Deurzen, E. (2010). Everyday mysteries: A handbook of existential psychotherapy (2nd ed.). Routledge. 4. Van Deurzen, E., & Arnold Baker, C. (Eds.). (2017). Existential perspectives on human issues: A handbook for therapeutic practice. Red Globe Press (Bloomsbury) |
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. | X | |||||
| 2 | Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge. | X | |||||
| 3 | Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge. | X | |||||
| 4 | Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication. | X | |||||
| 5 | Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field. | X | |||||
| 6 | Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides. | X | |||||
| 7 | They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 9 | They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings. | X | |||||
| 10 | Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments. | X | |||||
| 11 | Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms. | X | |||||
| 12 | Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools. | X | |||||
| 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. | X | |||||
| 14 | They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |