| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 7 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Evaluate the psychological, biological, and physical aspects of positive psychology and their interaction as well as the consequences of this interaction for health and well-being.
- Learn and discuss different theories of positive psychology.
- Learn about the different concepts in positive psychology (e.g., mindfulness, authenticity).
- Discuss about different theories and methods of measurement pertaining to well-being, happiness, and positive affect.
- Apply their knowledge of positive psychology to their life and specific groups such as children and elderly.
- Gain a different and critical perspective on adaptation of positive psychological concepts to workplace and to multicultural communities.
- Develop skills for using different research methods, including experimental designs that can be used in positive psychology studies.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | The course includes different aspects of humanistic psychology and positive psychology with emphasis on the integration of psychological, biological and physical factors and its consequences for health and well-being. The body?s systems, psychological theories of well-being and positive emotions will be presented in the current course. Scientific methodology and design for the study of positive psychology is also included in the course. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction and Syllabus Review |
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2nd Week |
Overview of Positive Psychology: History and Methodology |
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3rd Week |
Contextual and Self-Related Considerations |
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4th Week |
Well-Being: Hedonic and Eudaimonic Aspects |
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5th Week |
Character Strengths and Wisdom |
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6th Week |
Emotions: Positive Affectivity and Emotional Intelligence |
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7th Week |
Positive Outlook on Life: Optimism, Hope, and Self-Efficacy |
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8th Week |
Optimal Experiences: Mindfulness, Flow, and Creativity |
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9th Week |
Authenticity and Optimal Self-Esteem |
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10th Week |
Compassion, Empathy, Forgiveness, and Gratitude |
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11th Week |
Positive Interpersonal Relationships |
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12th Week |
Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth |
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13th Week |
Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth (cont.) |
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14th Week |
Toward Better Lives with Positive Psychology |
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15th Week |
General Evaluation |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Lopez, S. J., & Snyder, C. R. (Eds.). (2009). The Oxford handbook of positive psychology (2nd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Haidt, J. (2005). The happiness hypothesis: Finding modern truth in ancient wisdom. New York, NY: Basic Books.
* The primary textbook for this course is renewed every year.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Discussion
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Assignment |
12 |
30 |
| Practice |
5 |
15 |
| Presentation of Article |
1 |
30 |
| Total(%) |
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75 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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75 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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25 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
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| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
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| Course hours |
15 |
3 |
45 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
12 |
7 |
84 |
| Performance Practice |
5 |
6 |
30 |
| Article Presentation |
1 |
10 |
10 |
| Total Work Load | 214 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 7.13 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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