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    This 3-credit course on positive psychology is offered every semester through blended learning. Most learning will be done online through an interactive platform, with some optional face-to-face sessions and online support from instructors. The course explores how people achieve well-being and optimal functioning despite challenges, examining theories of cognition and behavior that improve life quality. Students will apply theories to themselves, critically analyzing what constitutes a good life. Assessment includes pre-class quizzes, assignments, and a final exam worth half the grade.

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    This 3-credit course on positive psychology is offered every semester through blended learning. Most learning will be done online through an interactive platform, with some optional face-to-face sessions and online support from instructors. The course explores how people achieve well-being and optimal functioning despite challenges, examining theories of cognition and behavior that improve life quality. Students will apply theories to themselves, critically analyzing what constitutes a good life. Assessment includes pre-class quizzes, assignments, and a final exam worth half the grade.

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    This 3-credit course on positive psychology is offered every semester through blended learning. Most learning will be done online through an interactive platform, with some optional face-to-face sessions and online support from instructors. The course explores how people achieve well-being and optimal functioning despite challenges, examining theories of cognition and behavior that improve life quality. Students will apply theories to themselves, critically analyzing what constitutes a good life. Assessment includes pre-class quizzes, assignments, and a final exam worth half the grade.

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    PSY353

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    Kash Reddy
    This 3-credit course on positive psychology is offered every semester through blended learning. Most learning will be done online through an interactive platform, with some optional face-to-face sessions and online support from instructors. The course explores how people achieve well-being and optimal functioning despite challenges, examining theories of cognition and behavior that improve life quality. Students will apply theories to themselves, critically analyzing what constitutes a good life. Assessment includes pre-class quizzes, assignments, and a final exam worth half the grade.

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    PSY353e Positive Psychology

    Level: 3
    Credit Units: 5 Credit Units
    Language: ENGLISH
    Presentation Pattern: EVERY SEMESTER
    E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in
    Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and
    emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component,
    this will be administered on-campus.

    Synopsis:
    Positive Psychology is the study of how people thrive despite external obstacles and their own human
    frailties. This course explores concepts, issues, and processes that contribute to enhancing the quality of
    life, and presents scientific research highlighting the positive aspects of human nature²what leads to
    optimal human functioning, and how and why some humans thrive. Students will get the opportunity to
    study theories about cognitive patterns and behaviors that facilitate human well-being, and practical
    applications on how to make life fulfilling.

    Students will be introduced to the social psychological research and theories on well-being. They will
    be expected to apply some theories to their own lives, to reflect on them as part of the coursework, and
    to exercise their critical thinking abilities to form their own personal views on what constitutes a ³good
    life.´By the end of the course, students should be able to understand and explain the basic theories in
    positive psychology, and to critically defend (or oppose) the cognitions and behaviors that serve to
    enhance or undermine optimal human growth.

    Course content will address the following questions:


    ‡What are the positive psychological mind-states and action sequences that promote flourishing
    lives, and how can we live life well?
    ‡What are the behaviors, cognitions, and external factors that promote or undermine well-being?
    This course is an introduction to the scientific research and issues in positive psychology, as well as an
    avenue for experiential learning towards a global understanding of human well-being.

    Topics:
    ƔIntroduction and Overview of Positive Psychology
    ƔHappiness and Well-being
    ƔMoney and Happiness
    ƔPersonality, Self-esteem, and Optimism. Gratitude and Altrusim
    ƔPositive Relationships
    ƔCulture and Happiness

    Textbooks:
    Steve R. Baumgardner and Marie K. Crothers.: PSY353 Positive Psychology. Adapted from Positive
    Psychology. VBID 9789814514415 (Customised textbook) (eText) Pearson.
    ISBN-13: 9814514415-AA

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    Steve R. Baumgardner and Marie K. Crothers.: PSY353 Positive Psychology. Adapted from Positive
    Psychology. VBID 9789814514415 (Customised textbook) (eText) Pearson.
    ISBN-13: 9814514415

    Learning Outcome:
    ƔDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of the social psychological research and theories on
    well-being.
    ƔExamine the various social psychological research and theories and on well-being.
    ƔAnalyze the cognitions, behaviors, and factors which enhance or undermine optimal human
    growth.
    ƔEvaluate the theories regarding the factors that influence well-being.
    ƔApply positive psychology theories to your own lives.
    ƔPropose recommendations for improving well-being using the theories and findings from positive
    psychology.
    ƔAppraise what constitutes well-being or a ³good life´based on the empirical evidence in the
    literature.

    Assessment Strategies:
    Continuous Assessment Component Weightage (%)
    PRE-CLASS QUIZ 5
    TUTOR-MARKED ASSIGNMENT 20
    PRE-CLASS QUIZ 5
    TUTOR-MARKED ASSIGNMENT 20
    Sub-Total 50

    Examinable Component Weightage (%)


    Written Exam 50
    Sub-Total 50

    Weightage Total 100

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