Psychology | |||||
Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
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 | EN | ||||
Type of Course | Ters-yüz öğrenme | ||||
Level of Course | Başlangıç | ||||
Semester | Fall | ||||
Contact Hours per Week |
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Estimated Student Workload | 144 hours per semester | ||||
Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | ||||
Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
Pre-requisites |
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology |
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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 CompetencesUpon 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 |
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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. |
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,Homework |
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,Homework |
4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | S | Exam,Homework |
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,Homework |
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,Homework |
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 |
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 |
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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. |
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 |