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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
PSYC0030-1  Psychology of Emotion

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in Psychology and Education, 2nd yearFirst semester3
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Psychological SciencesFirst semester3
Lecturer :  Sylvie Blairy
Language(s) of instruction :  
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
Learning outcomes of the course :  
To approach the importance of emotional factors in different fields of psychology : cognitive, social, clinical, etc.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
none
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
none
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Ex-cathedra courses
Recommended or required readings :  
PowerPoint presentations on line and to be printed, and a detailed textbook.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
4 Open-ended questions in January and September.
Organizational 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
Contacts :  
sylvie.blairy@ulg.ac.be


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