PSYC 230 - The Characterological and Psychotic

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

This course will explore character development, organization and characterologic disorder (personality disorders) by examining the tension between characterological and situational (episodic) psychopathology, ego development (syntonic and dystonic) and defense as portrayed in film and fiction. Using Greek literary themes and dramatism (tragedy, catharsis, hamartia, nemesis), current psychoanalytic theory, feminist reappraisals of psychopathology and social constructionist theory, the course generally critiques personality disorders (e.g., borderline, narcissistic, histrionic, dissociative, etc.) by closely examining the material of character development such as trauma and abuse (of psychological life) as well as tragedy and drama. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Correctly identify the major development issues of characters in film and use correct terminology. (2) Grasp developmental, psychoanalytic and characterological issues as depicted and analyzed in films watched in class. (3) Demonstrate cogent, clear, scholarly and reflective writing in formulations. (4) Correctly distinguish between characterological and situational development. (5) Interpret and synthesize ideas using his or her own words, as well as course terminology. (6) Defend optimistic, ethical, and responsible relations with others and offer critical thinking in regard to psychological perspectives.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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