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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP0012	Introduction to Psychodrama	Spring	3	0	3	5

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. SELDA POLAT
Recommended Optional Program Components:	This course will be delivered in a hybrid format, including face-to-face on-campus classrooms and online courses via virtual classrooms. Students taking the course are expected to be present in the classroom during theoretical lecture hours.
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to enhance students' level of self-awareness through psychodrama techniques, enabling them to better understand themselves and others, and to improve self-esteem and assertive behavior traits. Additionally, the course aims to help students develop empathy, communication, and problem-solving skills within group dynamics.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
• Define the basic principles, techniques, and application methods of psychodrama.
• Develop flexibility and the ability to respond appropriately to challenging real-life situations.
• Foster empathy by role-playing situations they may not encounter in real life.
• Apply warm-up games used in psychodrama processes and participate actively in group activities.
• Engage in self-exploration and self-awareness exercises.
• Strengthen interpersonal communication skills through the analysis of group dynamics and roles.
• Enhance creative problem-solving and decision-making skills using psychodramatic approaches.
• Explain the role and importance of psychodrama methods in therapy and group work.
• Recognize how negative emotions are expressed and learn to use personal inner resources for emotional regulation.
• Understand the importance of ethical principles and mutual respect among individuals.
• Become aware of the significance of being a group or a team

Course Content

History of psychodrama, basic techniques, warm-up games. Teaching methods and techniques used in the course: narration, educational games, group work, practice, drama, observation will be used.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and Introduction to the Course Introduction to Psychodrama Course Rules
2)	History of Psychodrama Theoretical Information About Psychodrama Elements of Psychodrama
3)	Basic Techniques in Psychodrama/Stages of Psychodrama Session/Warm-up Games-Sharing-Feedback
4)	Warm-up Games-Sharing-Feedback
5)	Warm-up Games-Sharing-Feedback	Sharing of the week after the warm-up game of the previous lesson
6)	Theory- Warm-up Games-Sharing-Feedback	Sharing of the week after the warm-up game of the previous lesson
7)	Warm-up Games-Sharing-Feedback	Sharing of the week after the warm-up game of the previous lesson
8)	MİDTERM
9)	Theory- Warm-up Games-Sharing-Feedback	Sharing of the week after the warm-up game of the previous lesson
10)	Warm-up Games-Sharing	Sharing of the week after the warm-up game of the previous lesson
11)	Warm-up Games-Sharing	Sharing of the week after the warm-up game of the previous lesson
12)	Warm-up Games-Sharing	Sharing of the week after the warm-up game of the previous lesson
13)	Warm-up Games-Sharing	Sharing of the week after the warm-up game of the previous lesson
14)	Closing warm-up games-Lesson Evaluation and Feedback	Sharing and feedbacks about the course during the semester

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Deniz ALTINAY, Psikodramada Seçme Konular, Epsilon, İstanbul, 20152. 2. Deniz ALTINAY, Psikodrama Grup Psikoterapisi El Kitabı Yaşama Dair Çok Şey, Nobel, İstanbul
References:	1. Course notes 2. Deniz ALTINAY, Psikodramada Seçme Konular, Epsilon, İstanbul, 2015 3. Deniz ALTINAY, Psikodrama Grup Psikoterapisi El Kitabı Yaşama Dair Çok Şey, Nobel, İstanbul Additional required readings will be uploaded via itslearning. If you are unable to access any material, please contact the instructor.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Project	2	% 35
Final	1	% 55
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 10
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 90
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Application	6	10	60
Study Hours Out of Class	4	4	16
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			119

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To prepare students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practices, and the innovative use of both traditional and new media	3
2)	To be able to explain and define problems related to the relationship between facts and phenomena in areas such as Advertising, Persuasive Communication, and Brand Management	3
3)	To critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools, and ideas in the field of advertising	3
4)	To be able to follow and interpret innovations in the field of advertising	1
5)	To demonstrate a scientific perspective in line with the topics they are curious about in the field.	5
6)	To address and solve the needs and problems of the field through the developed scientific perspective	3
7)	To recognize and understand all the dynamics within the field of advertising	2
8)	To analyze and develop solutions to problems encountered in the practical field of advertising	2