COVENANT UNIVERSITY OTA
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS &SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
2014/2015 ACADEMIC SESSION
COURSE COMPACT
COURSE CODE:
COURSE TITLE:
UNITS:
COURSE LECTURER:
SEMESTER:
OFFICE NUMBER:
TIME:
LOCATION:
Soc 427
Personality &Motivation
2
Dr. Tayo George
Omega
A201
Thursday, 12-2pm
G401, CBSS Building
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course examines the concept of human personality and motivation.
It attempts to familiarize students with major issues in personality and motivation
Components of personality, factors affecting personality development are extensively discussed.
In addition, major theories of personality and motivation are examined for in-depth
understanding of the course.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this course includes;
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
To provide students with in-dept knowledge and understanding of the human personality
To familiarize students with factors affecting personality development
To identify and discuss theories of personality
To examine the concept of motivation and types from diverse perspectives
To identify and discuss relevant theories of explaining motivation
METHODS OF LECTURE DELIVERY/ TEACHING AIDS
Prepared lecture notes will be given to students to photocopy and study well ahead of lecture
period. This is done to familiarize them with the topic of discussion during lectures.
The lecture notes will be explained in detail and students will be given opportunity to make
contributions to class discussions and ask questions in order to clarify difficult areas.
The method for teaching this course shall be discussion of lecture notes and relevant materials as
well as the class participation of students.
Module 1
Week 1: General overview of the course personality and motivation. Introduction of students to
course objectives, outline, test and examination requirement and suggested reading materials.
Module 2
Week 2: Definition & Explanation of the concept of personality
Week 3 & 4: Features & Components of personality;
The whole individual, His/Her physique, Temperament, Skills, Interest, Feelings, Habits,
Intelligence and Achievement
Module 3
Week 5-6: Factors affecting personality development;
(1) Physiological/Biological/Hereditary Factor
(2) Culture
(3) Agents of Socialization (Family, School, Mass media, Peer group & Religious Institutions.
(4) Unique Experience
(5) Group Experience
(6) Nature versus Nurture controversy
Module 4
Week 7 -9: Theories of Personality
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Psychoanalytic Theory by Sigmund Freud ( Id, Ego & Super-ego)
The looking Glass self by C.H.Cooley
The Generalized Other by G.H.Mead
The Theory of symbolic interactionism
Module 5
Week 10-12; Definition of Motivation, types and theories
Types – Internal and external motivation
Theories of motivation - Process and Content Theories;
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Need/ Hierarchy Theory by A.H. Maslow
Two factor Theory by Fredrick Herzberg
The Scientific Management School – E.B. Tylor
The Human Relations School
Module 6
Week 13-14: Tutorials and Revision
Week 15 Examination
CLASS BEHAVIOUR
Students are expected to attend lectures promptly as attendance will be taken at every lecture.
Students are required to read extensively the various topics in the course outline
In addition to lecture notes, suggested materials found in the library as well as the use of internet
are part of the activities required of the students. Creativity will be rewarded. Indeed, going the
extra mile will enhance excellent performance of students in both the continuous assessments
and the exam.
METHOD OF GRADING
Students will be assessed based on topics treated through continuous assessment and written
exam at the end of semester. The continuous assessment, which includes mid-semester exam,
written test or take home assignment carries 30 marks, while the end of semester exam carries
70marks making a total of 100marks.
CLASS BEHAVIOUR
Students are expected to attend lectures promptly as attendance will be taken at every lecture.
Students are required to read extensively the various topics in the course outline
In addition to lecture notes, suggested materials found in the library as well as the use of internet
are parts of the activities required of the students. Indeed, going the extra mile will enhance
students to perform excellently in both the continuous assessments and the exam.
TOPICS FOR TERM PAPER/ASSIGNMENT
1. Critique of the factors influencing personality development
2. Relevance of studying personality and motivation
INDUSTRY RELEVANCE &ALIGNMENT WITH COVENANT UNIVERSITY CORE
VALUES
The course personality and motivation aligns with Covenant University core value of integrity,
possibility mentality and sacrifice. The course exposes students to core issues in human
personality and motivation. As future leaders, the course helps to shape their personality, it
examines some theories of personality and motivation with a view to understanding the details
about human personality development and motivation. With the knowledge of personality and
motivation, the students become better leaders, and responsible citizens of the country.
RECOMMENDED TEXTS
Eysenck, H.J. (1991). Dimensions of Personality: Personality and Individual differences. New
York, Plenum press.
Larry. A. Hjelle, Daniel J. Ziegler (1992). Personality Theories, Basic Assumptions: Research
and Applications. Third edition, Mc Graw-Hill.
Pinder, C.C. (2008). Work Motivation in Organizational Behaviour, New York Psychology
Press.
Internet facilities and relevant reading materials available at Covenant University Centre for
Learning Resources (CLR) are also recommended.