Psychology
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute

Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences

Course Code

PSYC 335

Course Title in English

Positive Psychology

Course Title in Turkish

Pozitif Psikoloji

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Flipped Classroom

Level of Course

Introductory

Semester

Fall

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation: 0

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Estimated Student Workload

144 hours per semester

Number of Credits

6 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

None

Registration Restrictions

Only Undergraduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

To gain an overview of positive psychology.

Course Description

Theories and research on positive psychology will be visited by covering different aspects of positive psychology including biological, social, developmental, cognitive and organizational perspectives. Cross-cultural theories as well as interventions to promote human well-being will also be discussed.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) understand better the scope of emerging field of positive psychology;
2) understand and articulate key concepts and findings in positive psychology;
3) integrate several psychological perspectives to apply positive psychology;
4) evaluate evidence for promoting human well-being;
5) relate social and cultural factors with positive psychology.

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None	S Supportive	H Highly Related

	Program Outcomes and Competences	Level	Assessed by
1)	Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.	S	Exam,HW
2)	Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.	N
3)	Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.	S	Exam,HW
4)	Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.	S	Exam,HW
5)	Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.	N
6)	Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.	N
7)	Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.	N
8)	Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).	N
9)	Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.	N
10)	Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.	S	Exam,HW
11)	Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.	N
12)	Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.	S	Exam,HW
13)	Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.	N

Prepared by and Date	SENA CÜRE ACER , March 2022
Course Coordinator	SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester	Fall
Name of Instructor	Öğr. Gör. SERİN İŞİAÇIK

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Psychological Well-being and Happiness
2)	Positive Emotions
3)	Positive Traits
4)	Positive Self
5)	Positive Relationships
6)	The Malleable Brain
7)	Resiliency and Coping
8)	Revision
9)	Midterm
10)	Positive Aging, Health and Spirituality
11)	Positive Organizations and Leadership
12)	Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Positive Psychology
13)	Positive Psychology Applications and Interventions
14)	Project
15)	Final examination period
16)	Final examination period

Required/Recommended Readings

Required Textbooks: Compton, W. C., & Hoffman, e. (2012). Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Flourishing. Cengage Learning, US. Peterson, C. (2006). A Primer in Positive Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press. There will also be a set of required readings from scientific journals and textbooks.

Teaching Methods

Lecture

Homework and Projects

The purpose of homework is to evaluate students’ level of understanding of covered topics in class and their critical evaluation of real-life issues from a positive psychological perspective.

Laboratory Work

None

Computer Use

None

Other Activities

Videos will be shown about several areas and applications of positive psychology.

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterm(s)	1	% 30
Final Examination	1	% 30
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

acers@mef.edu.tr

Students missing an exam or a deadline for a good reason (e.g., if they have a doctor’s report) may be given a makeup exam at the instructor’s discretion. Students are expected to treat university personnel and one another respectfully at all times; this includes showing respect for class content and for others’ opinions. Plagiarism (copying, copy-paste) includes copying sentences or significant sections of sentences from other sources. This can be from other students’ work, or from sources such as books, articles and websites, even if that source is cited in the student’s work. All instances of plagiarism, or other cheating, will result in a grade of zero for that assignment. There will be no opportunity for makeup exams or assignments where plagiarism or other cheating has taken place. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: Law on Higher Education Art. 54.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity	No/Weeks	Hours			Calculation
	No/Weeks per Semester	Preparing for the Activity	Spent in the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours	14	2	3	2	98
Presentations / Seminar	1	5	1		6
Homework Assignments	1	8			8
Midterm(s)	2	8	2		20
Final Examination	1	10	2		12
Total Workload					144
Total Workload/25					5.8
ECTS					6