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PSY 457 EMOTION AND COGNITION
Full Course Title:
Emotion and Cogniton
Emocije i kognicija
Course Code:
Course Level/BiH cycle:
ECTS credit value:
PSY 457
I cycle; 3rd and 4th year
6
Student work-load:
For the whole semester:
Tutorial /
Lectures
Practical training
40
Length:
Faculty/School/Departm
ent:
30
Project
Individual
learning
TOTAL
20
60
150
Spring 2014
FASS;
Social and Political Sciences Department
Course leader:
Senior Assistant Alma Jeftic
Contact details:
Office:
F2.28
e-mail:
ajeftic@ius.edu.ba
Office hours:
Monday from 2 p.m.
to 4 p.m.
Phone:
033 957 307
Wednesday from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Or by appointment
Site:
Office:
e-mail:
Office hours:
Phone:
Lectures: IUS main campus building – F2.3
Tutorial: IUS main campus building – F2.3
Host Study Program:
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
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Course status:
Elective course for Psychology students
Pre-requisites:
PSY305 Cognitive Psychology
Access restrictions:
I cycle students only
Assessment:
Exams, group projects, individual project.
Date validated:
February 21st, 2014
Course aims:
Learning outcomes:
The aims of this course are to:

Provide basic understanding of emotions;

Inform students of major discoveries in the area of emotions;

Enable students to understand and apply basic principles and
theories of emotions.
On successful completion of this course IUS student will be able to:

Indicative syllabus
content:
Learning delivery:
Explain and identify major terms from the area of emotion and
cognition;
 Question currently existing dichotomies from the area of
emotions and philosophy of science;
 Illustrate structure of brain regions responsible for human
emotions;
 Explain and identify principles of structure and functioning of
human central nervous system.
Study of major theories of emotion from cognitive, behavioral,
physiological, social and evolutionary perspectives in the discipline of
psychology. The course examines the relationship between cognition and
emotions including following topics: functions of emotions, research
methods in cognition and emotion, neurobiology of cognition and
emotions, THE SPAARS model of emotions, basic emotions and their
disorders, cognitive theories of emotions and their disorders.
The course covers all of the main aspects of emotions and all of their
associated disorders too. Also, findings in neuroscience will be used to
illuminate and motivate key distinctions in psychology of emotions.
This course employs a range of teaching and learning methods
Lectures with slide, video, websites presentations and documentary
movies, combined with class discussions, test reviews, analyses and
guidance in realisation of learning outcomes. Consultations with staff
should be used to its maximal potentials since individuals have different
background and learning styles. Regular homework assignments will
guide students’ individual learning and students’ progression in
acquiring required knowledge and practice will be additionally checked
through midterm and final exams.
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Assessment Rationale:
Exams in form of tests, individual and group presentations, assignments
Active participation in class meetings demonstrating critical analysis of
course materials – test, readings and/or
screenings
In order to attract the attention of the students into the offered courses
during the semester, midterm is given and also assignments and
presentations are asked. These tasks will encourage the students to study
harder during the semester time. Final exam is given at the end and will
cover the learning outcomes.
Assessment Weighting:
Essential Reading:
Recommended readings:
Individual Paper:
10%
Research Proposal:
10%
Group Project:
10%
Midterm exam:
30%
Final exam:
40%
TOTAL
100 %
 Power, M., Dalgleish, T. (2008). Cognition and Emotion. From
Order to Disorder. New York: Psychology Press.
Additional/recommended reading:

Kuppens, P., Stouten, J., Mesquita, B. (eds.) (2010). Individual
Differences in Emotion Components and Dynamics. London:
Psychology Press.
Intranet web reference:
N/A
Important notes:
At IUS Open Day active involvement of students is highly appreciated
Course policies:
Assignments: Each student should complete their assignment in
certain time. According to the assignment students take help from
the lecturer on his office hours.
Lateness in Assignments: The due date and time for each
homework assignment will be specified on the assignment
handout itself. Late assignments will not be accepted.
Academic Integrity: Any cheating on examinations or quizzes or
offering the work of another as one's own in an assignment is
regarded as a serious offence to the academic integrity and will
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lead to a ZERO for the assignment grade, or serious disciplinary
actions, including possible suspension.
Collaboration in Assignments: Students are encouraged to work
together on presentation assignments, to the extent that it helps
promote a productive learning environment for all those involved.
Important dates:
Midterm exam: 8th week
Final exam: 16th week
Quality assurance:
Student surveys, discussion on course, student appeals, e-mails, direct
(formal) feedback at the end of the semester by students, assistants and
other colleagues
Course schedule:
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We
ek
1
2
Lesso
n/
Date
17
Feb,
19
Feb
Topics to be
covered
Class activities
Introductory
lecture
Presentation of
course outline
Literature overview
24
Feb, Introduction to
26 Feb Emotion and
Cognition
3
3 Mar,
5 Mar
The Cognitive
Philosophy of
Emotion
Lab activities
-
Emotions
The history and methods and brain –
of cognitive psychology,
questions
emotions and the brain
and
controversies
3D Brain and CNS
presentation, review of
philosophical theories
Problems/
Assignments
(Homework)
Theories of
emotions
Controversies in
psychology of
emotions
Basic emotions:
yes or no
Readings
Textbooks overview
Learning
objectives
(After this
lesson student
will be able
to:)
Identify the
purpose of the
course
Power, M., Dalgleish,
T. (2008). Cognition
and Emotion. From
Order to Disorder.
New York: Psychology
Press. Chapter I
Analyze and
question major
controversies
in the area of
psychology of
emotions
Power, M., Dalgleish,
T. (2008). Cognition
and Emotion. From
Order to Disorder.
New York: Psychology
Press.
Demonstrate
the basis of
theories of
emotions
Chapter II
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4
10
Mar,
12
Mar
Cognitive
Theories of
Emotion
Power, M., Dalgleish,
T. (2008). Cognition
Connection
Relationship
and Emotion. From
Basic cognitive theories of
between
Order to Disorder.
between language
emotions
emotion and
New
York: Psychology
and emotions
cognition
Press.
Chapter III
5
17 The SPAARS
Mar, Approach
19
Mar
Explanation of SPAARS
model
SPAARS
model: pro
and cons
Explain one
emotion through
SPAARS model
Power, M., Dalgleish,
T. (2008). Cognition
and Emotion. From
Order to Disorder.
New York: Psychology
Press.
Define, recall
and evaluate
the existing
cognitive
theories on
emotions
Describe
SPAARS model
functioning
Chapter V
6
7
24
Mar,
26
Mar
31
Mar, 2
Apr
Sadness
Anger
Cognitive aspects of
sadness
Cognitive aspects of anger
SPAARS
model and
sadness
SPAARS
model and
anger
Stages of
mourning
Psychopaths
Power, M., Dalgleish, T.
(2008). Cognition and
Emotion. From Order to Examine the
processes that
Disorder. New York:
take place
Psychology Press.
during
grief
Chapter VII
Power, M., Dalgleish,
T. (2008). Cognition
and Emotion. From
Order to Disorder.
New York: Psychology
Press.
Understand the
basis of anger
Chapter VIII
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8
9
7Apr
14
Apr,
16 Apr
MIDTERM
EXAM
Disgust
Cognitive aspects of
disgust
SPAARS
model of
disgust
Disgust as one of
the oldest
emotions
Power, M., Dalgleish,
T. (2008). Cognition
and Emotion. From
Order to Disorder.
New York: Psychology
Press.
Chapter XIX
21
10 Apr,
23 Apr
Happiness
Cognitive aspects of
happiness
SPAARS
model of
happiness
Oxford inventory
of happiness
Power, M., Dalgleish,
T. (2008). Cognition
and Emotion. From
Order to Disorder.
New York: Psychology
Press.
Identify the
impact of
social
context on
human
emotions,
disgust
particularly
To internalize
the
complexities of
happiness
Chapter X
28
11 Apr,
30 Apr
Fear and
Emotional
Intelligence
Emotional and general
intelligence
EI
Questionnair
e
Connectionist
between IQ and
EQ
Power, M., Dalgleish,
T. (2008). Cognition
and Emotion. From
Order to Disorder.
New York: Psychology
Press.
Chapter VI
Demonstrate
processing of
emotional
intelligence
And Lecture notes
12 5 May,
Research
Presentation of research
Understand
and apply the
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7 May
Proposal
Presentations I
part
13
12
May,
14
May
14
19
project
May, Group
presentations
21 and term-paper
deadline
May
15
26
May,
28
May
Review
16
TBA
Final exam
proposal related to one of
the aspects of emotions
Research
Presentation of research
Proposal
proposal related to one of
Presentations II
the aspects of emotions
part
Presentation of group
projects related to one
aspects of emotions
basic principles
of research
proposal
writing
Understand
and apply the
basic principles
of research
proposal
writing
Understand
and apply
the basic
principles of
term-paper
writing
Final examination
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