SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ENM4107 | Positive Psychology and Career Management | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
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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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice. | |
2) | To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. | |
3) | To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. | |
4) | To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. | |
5) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | |
6) | To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. | |
7) | To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. | |
8) | To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. | |
9) | To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. | |
10) | To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy. | |
11) | To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. |