Emotion (PSY 311)

2021 Fall
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Psychology(PSY)
3
6
Robert Booth robertbooth@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Undergraduate
PSY201 PSY301 SPS102
Interactive lecture,Seminar
Interactive,Discussion based learning
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Programs\Type Required Core Elective Area Elective
Decision and Behavior Minor *
Psychology *
Psychology *
Psychology Minor *

CONTENT

This course will introduce students to the rapidly developing field of emotion science. Students will learn about the biological function, neurology, and physiology of emotions in humans and other animals, and about strategies for measuring and classifying emotions. The course will also examine interactions between emotion and cognitive functions, and how these can be used to understand and treat mental illnesses.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • To gain knowledge of major theoretical approaches to understanding emotions
  • To understand how emotions interact with cognitive processes
  • To gain experience discussing and criticising research articles in an informal environment
  • To gain experience preparing an extended essay based on the student's own, unguided reading of primary research literature

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 3

2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 4

3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 5

4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 5

5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 3

1. Develop knowledge of theories, concepts, and research methods in humanities and social sciences. 5

2. Assess how global, national and regional developments affect society. 3

3. Know how to access and evaluate data from various sources of information. 5

1. Develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the workings of human mind and behavior, and use this understanding to advance psychological theory, research and applications. 5

2. Analyze psychological phenomena critically and provide constructive analysis at the individual and the societal levels, and integrate with the professional life. 4

3. Consume and provide input for psychological literature by demonstrating proficiency in research design, methods, and statistical analyses, computing skills, and ethical standards; and develop a habit of expressing these with advanced oral and written skills; share in national and international platforms. 4

ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA

  Percentage (%)
Final 40
Assignment 50
Other 10