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PPGS 6101 PERSONALITY 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course introduces the theory and application of the development of human personality. Emphasis
is given to enable students to gain a clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of several major
theories of personality development. Among the topics to be discussed are the basics of the concept of
personality, theories of personality such as psychoanalytic approach, neopsychoanalitic, social
phenomenological approach, cognitive and social learning theory, the relationship of personality with physical
health and mental health.

Assessment Method : Continuous Evaluation (Assignment) : 60%, Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Roberts-Holmes, G. (2005) Doing your early years research project. London: Sage.
Denscombe, M. (2003) The good research guide. 2nd edition. Maidenhead OU press.
Greig, A., & Taylor, J. (1999) Doing research with children.London: Sage MacNaughton.
G.,Rolfe, S. and Siraj-Blatchford, I. (eds) (2001) Doing early childhood. research: International perspectives on
theory and practice. Maidenhead, OU Press.
Website: look up http://www.bera.ac.uk (British Educational Research Association) and search for their ethical
guidelines used in educational research

PPGS 6103 THEORIES OF COUNSELLING 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

The objective of this course is to help the students to understand the varied relationship amongst the
individuals and the world of work. Focus would be given to careers development by studying the careers
development theories, relevant researches in this field; studying the psychological and sociological factors which
influences individual‟s careers choice. Students would also be exposed to counsellor‟s role in careers choice
and skills in career counselling. Students will also be exposed to current issues in careers counselling.

Assessment Method : Continuous assessment (Test, Assignment) : 50%, Examination : 50%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Gladding, S. T. (2009). Counseling : A comprehensive profession. New Jersey: Pearson.
Gorey, G. (2007). Theories and practice of counselling and psychotherapy.
CA: Wardsworth.
Capuzzi, D.,& Gross, D.(1999). Counselling and psychotherapy: Theories and intervention. NJ: Merill.

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