Spring, 2007
Sherwood A. Faigen
137 N. Oak Park, Suite 403, Oak Park, IL 60301
708/848-9321
SFaigen846@yahoo.com
Fax: 708/848-9344
This course will require a significant amount of
reading in psychodynamic theory, starting with Freud and continuing with
later writers. The format will include discussions of the readings and
written assignments. Each student will be responsible for raising questions
and offering reactions with respect to the readings in the class. In their
written papers (no more than ten double-spaced pages) students will be
expected to relate the theoretical material to their own clinical work
and/or personal life. In addition, students are expected to submit brief
(two or three paragraphs) summaries of each reading. These summaries are
meant to keep me aware of students’ basic understanding of the material,
and will not be used for grading purposes.
Grades will be based on the quality of the formal
papers (80%) and class participation (20%)
Students should use APA formatting for formal
papers. All sources (books, articles, Internet, etc.) quoted directly or
indirectly must be properly cited.
Late papers will not be accepted unless a formal
request is made at least one week before the paper is due.
Attendance at all classes is expected. If a class
must be missed, the instructor must be notified in advance.
Goals
Achievement of a working understanding of the fundamental
concepts of Psychodynamic theory as they were formulated by Freud and expanded
by later writers.
Achievement of an understanding of the historical
evolution of these concepts and their relationship to each other.
Enhancement of the ability to think critically about
Psychodynamic concepts.
Enhancement of students' ability to articulate verbally
their understanding of relevant theoretical material.
Required Texts
Freud, S. (1923). The ego and the id. In
The
Standard Edition (Vol. XIX) [Also in the PEP Archive and in paperback]
Freud, S. (1930). Civilization and its discontents.
In The standard edition (Vol. XXI) [Also in the PEP Archive and
in paperback]
Bollas, C. (2002). Free association. Cambridge:
Icon Books.
Books should be available via amazon.com, Barnes
and Noble online, and other online booksellers.
Additional Sources of required readings:
The PEP Archive, reachable via the ICSW website (icsw.edu,
click on “library,” then “digital library,” then “EBSCO," then “PEP.”
For help retrieving Freud from PEP, see "Find
Freud Fast."
In hard copy from the ICSW library
Links in this syllabus
Other internet websites as indicated herein
Course Outline
Class #1 CONSIDERATIONS OF AGGRESSION AND THE DEATH
INSTINCT
McDougall, J. (1985). Elaboration
and transformation of the psychic repertory. In Theaters of the
mind. New York: Basic Books.
Mitchell, S. (1998)). Aggression and the endangered
self. Psychoanalytic Inquiry, 18 [PEP Archive]
Laub, D. and Lee S.(2003). Thanatos
and massive psychic trauma. Journal of the American Psychoanalytic
Association, 51 (2)
Class #2 FREUD’S TECHNIQUE PAPERS
Freud, S. (1912). The
dynamics of transference.
In The standard edition (Vol. XII)
_______ (1912) Recommendations
for physicians on the psychoanalytic method of treatment. In The
standard edition (Vol. XII)
_______ (1913). On
beginning the treatment: The question of the first communication. The dynamics
of the cure. In The standard edition (Vol. XII)
________ (1914). Remembering,
repetition and working through. In The standard edition (Vol.
XII)
________ (1915). Observations
on transference-love.
In The standard edition (Vol. XII)
Class #3 TECHNIQUE UPDATED
Ogden, T. (1992). Comments on transference and
countertransference in the initial analytic meeting. Psychoanalytic
Inquiry, 12. [PEP Archive]
Bollas, C. (2002). Free association. Cambridge:
Icon Books.
Class #4 FREUD’S THEORY REVISIONS
Freud, S.(1914). On
narcissism. In The standard edition (Vol. XIV), also in Freud,
S. General psychological theory, Collected papers of Sigmund Freud
series
______ (1917). Mourning
and melancholia. In The standard edition (Vol. XIV), also in
paperback, Freud, S.
General psychological theory, Collected papers
of Sigmund Freud series
Class #5 RE-REVISIONS
Kohut, H. (1966). Forms and transformations
of narcissism. Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association, 14.
[PEP
Archive]
Panel Discussion (1998). Freud’s Mourning and Melancholia.
Journal
of the American Psychoanalytic Association, 46. [PEP Archive]
Class #6 FURTHER REVISIONS
Freud, S. (1923). The ego and the id.
[PEP Archive]
_______ (1926). Inhibitions, symptoms, and anxiety.
[PEP Archive}
Class #7 WHERE ARE THE EGO AND SUPEREGO THESE DAYS?
Carveth, D. (2001). The unconscious need for punishment:
Expression or evasion of the sense of guilt? Psychoanalytic Studies,
3 (2) http://psychematters.com/papers/carveth2.htm
Brenner, C. (2002). The mind as conflict and compromise
formation. http://users.rcn.com/brill/egoid.html
Class #8 FINAL CLASS SESSION: EVERYTHING BECOMES
CLEAR
