Faculty of Health Sciences · Social Work · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Kadir CANATAN
Course Objective
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the psychodrama method, develop skills in applying it in group work, and enable them to use psychodrama techniques ethically in social work practice. Students will grasp the importance of creative drama and action-based approaches in understanding individuals' emotional, thought, and behavioral patterns.
Course Content
Historical development of psychodrama, theoretical foundations, group processes, roles, staging techniques, social atom, role reversal, mirror, doubling, warm-up exercises, group leadership, ethical issues and areas of use in social work.
Core Area Distribution
(31) Social and Behavioural Science%30 (76) Social Services%70
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionGuided PracticeRole PlayingGroup StudySimulationSelf study
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / ThesisTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Psychodrama | |
| 2 | Historical Development of Psychodrama | |
| 3 | Theoretical Foundations | - |
| 4 | Group Dynamics and the Concept of Role | - |
| 5 | Warm-up Phase | - |
| 6 | Action Stage: Staging Techniques | - |
| 7 | Post-Action Sharing | - |
| 8 | midterm | - |
| 9 | "Sociometry and the Social Atom | - |
| 10 | Role Playing and Role Reversal | - |
| 11 | Mirror and Doubling Techniques | - |
| 12 | Psychodrama Leadership and Supporting Self Roles | - |
| 13 | Ethical Principles and Limitations | - |
| 14 | The Use of Psychodrama in Social Work | - |
| 15 | Student Practices and Supervision | - |
| 16 | Final Exam |