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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
PSYC0030-1  Psychology of Emotion
Duration :  30h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in Psychology and Education, 2nd yearFirst semester3
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Psychological SciencesFirst semester3
Holder(s) :  Sylvie Blairy
Language :  French language
Course contents :  The main topics are :

Basic notions and precursors in the field

Definition of the emotion

Emotional expression

Brain mechanisms implied in the emotional process

The role of the emotions in cognition

The emotions in social relationships

The role of the emotions in psychopathology and psychotherapy
Course objective :  To approach the importance of emotional factors in different fields of psychology : cognitive, social, clinical, etc.
Prerequisites :  none
Workshops :  none
Organization :  Ex-cathedra courses
Written notes :  PowerPoint presentations on line and to be printed, and a detailed textbook.
Assessment :  4 Open-ended questions in January and September.
Contacts :  sylvie.blairy@ulg.ac.be
Remarks :  Advised book :
Oatley, K & Jenkins, J. (1996). Understanding Emotions. Cambridge, MA: Blackell Publishers. ISBN: 1-55786-495-0

Kirouac, G. (1995). Les Emotions. (second edition).Monographies de psychologie, 8. Sainte-Foy: Presses de l 'Université du Québec. ISBN: 2-7605-0694-0

Niedenthal, P., Krauth-Gruber, S. & Ric, F. (2006).Psychology of Emotion : Interpersonal, Experiential, and Cognitive Approaches


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