GPC320 SEMINAR IN HAPPINESS AND WELL-BEING
| Course Code: | 3780320 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Guidance and Psychological Counseling |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. SELDA KOYDEMİR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the students will be able to:
- critically examine latest research on well-being and happiness,
- understand key concepts in relation to positive psychology,
- understand factors that contribute to satisfying, engaging, and meaningful living,
- gain hands-on experience with many of the concepts explored,
- gain an understanding of how to apply scientific findings and theories in real-life situation.
Course Content
For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.Course Learning Outcomes
The students will learn:
- the basics of the study of topics related to happiness and the positive aspects of human experience such as general well-being, character strengths, optimism, positive relationships, and prosocial behaviors
- the aspects of psychology which focus on “what is right with people” rather than what is wrong,
- main areas of basic and applied research in positive psychology,
- the methods that researchers use to study happiness,
- well-being enhancement interventions.