SOCIOLOGY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
PSY3053 | Psychology of Motivation and Emotion | Spring | 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 |
Course Coordinator : | |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BAŞAK TÜRKÜLER AKA |
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Course Objectives: | The question of '"what causes behavior" will be answered from the perspective of psychology of motivation and emotion. The purpose of this course is to show the ways of thinking critically about human behavior. Major themes and theories of motivation will be discussed and important aspects of motivation such as psychological needs, social needs, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, cognitions and emotions will be covered in this course. While examining those topics two fundamental questions, " What causes behavior?" and " Why does behavior vary in its intensity?" will be answered. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1.Describe motivation 2.Answer the question of “Why motivation is important?” 3.Differentiate the components of motivation 4.Name the theories about motivation, compare and contrast different theories 5.Describe emotion 6.Differentiate the theories about emotion |
In this class main themes that will be covered; definition of motivation,motivation in historical and contemporary perspective,intrinsic and extrinsic motivation,psychological needs and social needs,goal setting and goal striving,personal control beliefs,nature of emotion and five perennial questions and aspects of emotion. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the class | |
2) | What is motivation | |
3) | Motivation in historical and contemporary perspective | |
4) | Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation | |
5) | Psychological needs | |
6) | Social needs | |
7) | Midterm | |
8) | Goal setting and goal striving | |
9) | Personal control beliefs | |
10) | The self and its strivings | |
11) | Nature of emotion | |
12) | Aspects of emotion | |
13) | Emotion regulation | |
14) | Overview |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Reeve, J. (2009). Understanding Motivation and Emotion (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. |
References: | Gorman, P. (2004). Motivation and Emotion. New York: Routledge. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 10 | % 35 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 3 | 36 |
Homework Assignments | 3 | 6 | 18 |
Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
Final | 1 | 35 | 35 |
Total Workload | 145 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions. | |
2) | To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels | |
3) | To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences. | |
4) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes | |
5) | To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills | |
6) | To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields. | |
7) | To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime. | |
8) | To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective | |
9) | To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge | |
10) | To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects | |
11) | To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member. | |
12) | To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school. |