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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PSY3053 Psychology of Motivation and Emotion Spring 3 0 3 6
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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 : Assist. Prof. SİBEL ÇALIŞKAN
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. DORUK UYSAL İRAK
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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.

Learning Outcomes

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
7. Synthesize emotion and motivation theories. 

Course Content

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. The course will be implemented via lecture, reading, and implementation.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the class Overview of Syllabus
2) Perspectives on Emotions   Handbook ESM-Chp3 Shiota Ch1 Reeve Ch1
3) Nature of emotion Shiota Ch6 Reeve Ch12
4) Individual Emotions   Reeve Ch14
5) Fear & Disgust   Shiota Ch7&8
6) Anger   Shiota Ch7&8
7) Sadness & Happiness   Shiota Ch10
8) Midterm 
9) Emotion Review 
10) Motivation in historical and contemporary perspective Reeve Ch2
11) Extrinsic motivation   Reeve Ch5
12) Psychological needs   Reeve Ch6
13) Implicit motives  Reeve Ch7
14) WRAP-UP 

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Reeve, J. (2009). Understanding Motivation and Emotion (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
References: Shiota, M.N. & Kalat, J.W. (2018). Emotion (3rd ed.). New York NY: Oxford.

M. Germeys - Kuppens, I. Myin-Germeys, & P. Kuppens (2021). The open handbook of Experience Sampling Methodology: A step-by-step to designing, conducting, and analyzing ESM studies. Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 3 % 30
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 2 26
Homework Assignments 3 9 27
Midterms 1 25 25
Final 1 33 33
Total Workload 150

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 prepare students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practices, and the innovative use of both traditional and new media 2
2) To be able to explain and define problems related to the relationship between facts and phenomena in areas such as Advertising, Persuasive Communication, and Brand Management
3) To critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools, and ideas in the field of advertising
4) To be able to follow and interpret innovations in the field of advertising
5) To demonstrate a scientific perspective in line with the topics they are curious about in the field.
6) To address and solve the needs and problems of the field through the developed scientific perspective
7) To recognize and understand all the dynamics within the field of advertising
8) To analyze and develop solutions to problems encountered in the practical field of advertising