ENM4107 Positive Psychology and Career ManagementBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ENM4107 Positive Psychology and Career Management Fall 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator :
Recommended Optional Program Components: Yok
Course Objectives: The course is divided to different parts. For the first part main aim is to explain effects of positive psychology and positive organizational behavior on work life. At second part it is aimed to explain and discuss effects of individual and organizational career management on future decisions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who completed this course completely will be able to
I- Learn general concepts about positive psychology
II- Realize importance of happiness and subjective well-being on life satisfaction
III- Learn the concept of psychological capital
IV- Realize the importance of work-life balance for job performance
V- Learn general concepts about career management
VI- List activities that are organized by organizations related to career management
VII- Realize the importance of personal features on career management
VIII- Write their CV
IX- Learn how to behave at job interviews

Course Content

In this course, concepts related to career management and positive psychology will be explained. During positive psychology part basic concepts of positive psychology, the concept of happiness, work-life balance and positive organizational behavior will be discussed. In the part of career management; individual and organizational career management, skills and values, CV writing and, job interviews will be explained.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction Positive Psychology Textbooks and presntations
1) Business life and career management Textbooks and presentations
2) The meaning of happiness and subjective well-being Textbooks and presentations
3) Positive emotions, self regulation and control Textbooks and presentations
4) Positive Organizational Behavior Textbooks and presentations
5) Work-life balance- SWOT Analysis Textbooks and presentations
6) Job attitudes and effect of positive psychology on work performance Textbooks and presentations
7) Review and Midterm Textbooks and presentations
8) Introduction to career management Textbooks and presentations
9) Career Management in organizations Textbooks and presentations
10) Individual Career Management Textbooks and presentations
11) Realizing your values and skills Textbooks and presentations
13) CV Writing and Job interviews Textbooks and presentations
14) General Review and Relationship between career management and positive psychology N/A

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Positive Psychology (2009), by Steve Baumgardner, Marie K. Crothers,
Pearson.
2. What color is your parachute? (2018), by Richard N. Bolles, Ten Speed Press
References: Managing Careers: theory and practice (2004), by Yehuda Baruch, Prentice Hall.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 7 % 35
Homework Assignments 5 % 25
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 70
Homework Assignments 11 33
Quizzes 7 7
Final 1 3
Total Workload 155

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.