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Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ENM4107 | Positive Psychology and Career Management | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short 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. |
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 improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs. | |
2) | Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials. | |
3) | Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping | |
4) | Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge. | |
5) | Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system. | |
6) | Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench. | |
7) | Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches. | |
8) | Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects. | |
9) | ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits. | |
10) | Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis | |
11) | Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming | |
12) | Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers. |