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Principles of Positive Psychology (EDUC90787)
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Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) - Online |
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The Principles of Positive Psychology subject will explore the impetus behind the development of positive psychology as well as the theories and frameworks underpinning it. Problem-focused and strengths-based approaches to mental health will be distinguished and the merits and limits of each presented for critical evaluation. Some discussion about the various forms of well-being relating to hedonic and eudaimonic happiness will take place and distinctions between cognitive and affective and subjective and objective forms of happiness will also be made. This subject will provide an overview of some of the key factors associated with positive psychology and well-being, including positive emotions, engagement, meaning, accomplishment and relationships and introduce students to the relevance of these in different contexts and life domains. In particular, the available evidence behind each of these factors will be critically examined.
Intended learning outcomes
Students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale behind positive psychology.
- Articulate the fundamental objectives of positive psychology.
- Identify and analyse the key conceptual and theoretical frameworks underpinning positive psychology.
- Identify the contributions of other scholars from a range of disciplines and their influence on developing a positive approach to mental health.
- Differentiate between the various forms of well-being (cognitive and affective, subjective and objective).
- Distinguish between problem-focused and strengths-based approaches to mental health and well-being.
- Understand and apply a strengths-based approach to mental health issues.
- Discuss current issues in positive psychology and identify areas which require further scientific attention.
Generic skills
- Analytical and cognitive skills will be developed through critical evaluations of theoretical and empirical contributions.
- Innovative and creative thinking skills will be promoted by encouraging multidisciplinary perspectives and developments to be taken into account and synthesised.
- Written communication skills will be developed through the assignment work.
- Reflective thinking will be developed through diarising learning processes, growth and development experiences.
- Students will learn to synthesise a large volume of relevant conceptual and empirical works.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MC-APP).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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On-line open book test (approx. 90 minutes)
| Early semester | 15% |
Written article on positive psychology for a professional magazine/journal
| Early semester | 20% |
Critical review of a well-being theory
| Mid semester | 30% |
Journal of teaching intensive reflections
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 35% |
Hurdle requirement: Attendance at a minimum of 70% of the in-person intensive sessions. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start) - Online
Principal coordinator Lara Mossman Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 48 hours Total time commitment 340 hours Pre teaching start date 12 February 2021 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS. Teaching period 26 February 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 19 February 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
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There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Master of Applied Positive Psychology
Last updated: 10 February 2024