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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 | 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 |
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) | Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media. | |
2) | Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video. | |
3) | Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video. | |
4) | Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video. | |
5) | Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video. | |
6) | Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video. | |
7) | Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture. | |
8) | Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images. | |
9) | Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge. | |
10) | Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media. | |
11) | Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture. | |
12) | Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication. | |
13) | Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects. | |
14) | Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology. |