The aim of this course is to provide a general view of the positive psychology through theoretical and applied perspectives. It is an introduction to the positive aspects of human experience and happiness. Positive psychology doesn’t evaluate psychological well-being through issues and problems; it also focuses on human strengths, achievements, resilience, efforts to make life meaningful. Moreover, it covers different areas such as positive experiences and emotions, positive characteristics, positive human relationships. Due to the nature of course topics, this strongly interactive course supports first hand learning through in-class discussions, individual exercises and activities, as well as weekly homework.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction: History of Positive Psychology,Positive emotions and positive experiences,Happiness,Optimism,Character strengths - 1,Character strengths - 2,Values,Resilience,Mindfulness – 1,Mindfulness – 2,Well-being,Positive human connections,Positive Institutions,Future of positive psychology.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.To be able to identify, evaluate and criticize research findings in the field of positive psychology
10, 19, 20
A
2.To compare and discuss the basic concepts and principles in the field of positive psychology
5, 9
A
3.To be able to talk about research and research methods in the field of positive psychology
14, 9
A
4.To analyze and apply the effects of mindfulness in daily life
19, 6
A
5.To apply positive psychology directly to their own life through learning by doing
11, 14, 6
A
6.To develop a perspective that enables to focus on human strengths as well as their weaknesses and problems they encounter in their lives
This course does not have one main textbook. The readings will be uploaded on MEBİS for relevant classes. Newspaper articles, academic articles, research findings and videos will also be used as course material. Readings will include but not be limited to the relevant chapters of: // - Peterson, C. (2006). A Primer in Positive Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press. // - Seligman, M. E. P., & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2000). Positive psychology: An introduction, American Psychologist,55, 5-14. // - Snyder, C. R., & Lopez, S. (Eds.) (2001). Handbook of positive psychology. New York: Oxford University Press.
This course does not have one main textbook. The readings will be uploaded on MEBİS for relevant classes. Newspaper articles, academic articles, research findings and videos will also be used as course material. Readings will include but not be limited to the relevant chapters of: ·
Peterson, C. (2006). A Primer in Positive Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press. ·
Seligman, M. E. P., & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2000). Positive psychology: An introduction, American Psychologist,55, 5-14.
Snyder, C. R., & Lopez, S. (Eds.) (2001). Handbook of positive psychology. New York: Oxford University Press.
Seligman, M. E. P. & Peterson, C. (2004) Character strengths and virtues : a handbook and classification. New York: Oxford University Press.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
20
Rate of Final Exam to Success
80
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
0
0
0
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
0
0
0
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)
0
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
SELECTED TOPICS in POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Gökçen DUYMAZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Gökçen DUYMAZ, Lect. Ezgi TABOĞLU
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to provide a general view of the positive psychology through theoretical and applied perspectives. It is an introduction to the positive aspects of human experience and happiness. Positive psychology doesn’t evaluate psychological well-being through issues and problems; it also focuses on human strengths, achievements, resilience, efforts to make life meaningful. Moreover, it covers different areas such as positive experiences and emotions, positive characteristics, positive human relationships. Due to the nature of course topics, this strongly interactive course supports first hand learning through in-class discussions, individual exercises and activities, as well as weekly homework.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction: History of Positive Psychology,Positive emotions and positive experiences,Happiness,Optimism,Character strengths - 1,Character strengths - 2,Values,Resilience,Mindfulness – 1,Mindfulness – 2,Well-being,Positive human connections,Positive Institutions,Future of positive psychology.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.To be able to identify, evaluate and criticize research findings in the field of positive psychology
10, 19, 20
A
2.To compare and discuss the basic concepts and principles in the field of positive psychology
5, 9
A
3.To be able to talk about research and research methods in the field of positive psychology
14, 9
A
4.To analyze and apply the effects of mindfulness in daily life
19, 6
A
5.To apply positive psychology directly to their own life through learning by doing
11, 14, 6
A
6.To develop a perspective that enables to focus on human strengths as well as their weaknesses and problems they encounter in their lives
This course does not have one main textbook. The readings will be uploaded on MEBİS for relevant classes. Newspaper articles, academic articles, research findings and videos will also be used as course material. Readings will include but not be limited to the relevant chapters of: // - Peterson, C. (2006). A Primer in Positive Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press. // - Seligman, M. E. P., & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2000). Positive psychology: An introduction, American Psychologist,55, 5-14. // - Snyder, C. R., & Lopez, S. (Eds.) (2001). Handbook of positive psychology. New York: Oxford University Press.
This course does not have one main textbook. The readings will be uploaded on MEBİS for relevant classes. Newspaper articles, academic articles, research findings and videos will also be used as course material. Readings will include but not be limited to the relevant chapters of: ·
Peterson, C. (2006). A Primer in Positive Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press. ·
Seligman, M. E. P., & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2000). Positive psychology: An introduction, American Psychologist,55, 5-14.
Snyder, C. R., & Lopez, S. (Eds.) (2001). Handbook of positive psychology. New York: Oxford University Press.
Seligman, M. E. P. & Peterson, C. (2004) Character strengths and virtues : a handbook and classification. New York: Oxford University Press.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
