HPFS2101 - Theories of Personality
Overview
This course explores foundational and contemporary theories of personality, providing students with a comprehensive overview of major perspectives, including psychoanalytic, trait, biological, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, existential, social-learning, and cross-cultural approaches. Students examine the historical development, key assumptions, core concepts, strengths, and limitations of these theories. The course also emphasizes the application of personality theories in understanding individual differences, personal development, interpersonal behavior, and real-world contexts such as education, counseling, workplace behavior, and everyday social interactions. By the end of the course, students are expected to analyze human behavior through multiple personality perspectives and evaluate theories using conceptual and empirical evidence.
Learning Hours Composition:
- 42 hours face-to-face, consisting of 14 hours sharpening and discussion of concepts that students studied from the online lectures, and 28 hours for tutorial or workshop.
- 42 hours of Structured Learning and Guided Discussions.
- 51 hours of Independent and Practice-Based Learning.
Managing Faculty:
Credit Point:
3 Credit(s)
Learning Hours:
45 hours x 3CPs = 135 hours
