CODE 56058 ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021 CREDITS 8 cfu anno 2 PSICOLOGIA 8753 (LM-51) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR M-PSI/01 TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course aims at presenting an overview of the most relevant theoretical and methodological approaches to the investigation of human behaviour concerning emotional experiences and motivational drives. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The course aims at providing an updated survey about the research concerning psychology of emotions and motivation, particularly focusing on practical domains like helping relationship, motivational counselling at school and on the workplace. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the course student should be able to know the main theoretical and methodological approaches to the investigation of emotion and motivation identify the distinctive elements of each approach, with its strengths and limitations PREREQUISITES Basic knowledge of topics such as emotions and motivation. TEACHING METHODS Online and offline lectures SYLLABUS/CONTENT Non exhaustive list. Introduction to the course – emotion and language Expression of emotions and physiology of emotion Motivation, needs and drives Learning and motivation Motivation for achievement Learning goals Intelligence Individual differences RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Program for students with a regular attendance: Moè, A. (2020). La motivazione. Il Mulino D’Urso , V. & Trentin, R. (2020). Introduzione alla psicologia delle emozioni. Laterza. Cornoldi, C., Meneghetti, C., Moè, A., & Zamperlin C. (2018). Processi cognitivi, motivazione e apprendimento. Il Mulino Relevant materials on Aulaweb Program for students NOT attending lectures: Moè, A. (2020). La motivazione. Il Mulino D’Urso , V. & Trentin, R. (2020). Introduzione alla psicologia delle emozioni. Laterza. Moè, A. (2018). Motivati si nasce o si diventa? Laterza. Cornoldi, C., Meneghetti, C., Moè, A., & Zamperlin C. (2018). Processi cognitivi, motivazione e apprendimento. Il Mulino Relevant materials on Aulaweb TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD DAVID GIOFRE' Ricevimento: Office hours are available on aulaweb. Exam Board DAVID GIOFRE' (President) FABRIZIO BRACCO LESSONS LESSONS START Please regularly check for information at the following website http://www.disfor.unige.it/didattica/orario-lezioni Class schedule PSYCHOLOGY OF THE EMOTIONS OF THE MOTIVATION EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Written test with open-ended questions (essay type questions). ASSESSMENT METHODS The written test will provide an objective assessment and will evaluate students’ ability to write coherent, sound, and clear essays on topics related to emotion and motivation. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 18/01/2021 10:00 GENOVA Orale 01/02/2021 10:00 GENOVA Orale 16/02/2021 10:00 GENOVA Orale 10/06/2021 14:00 GENOVA Compitino 25/06/2021 14:00 GENOVA Compitino 08/07/2021 14:00 GENOVA Compitino 22/07/2021 14:00 GENOVA Compitino 09/09/2021 14:00 GENOVA Compitino FURTHER INFORMATION Students with an SLD (specific learning disability) certification, disability or other special educational needs are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and examination methods which, in accordance with the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory tools.
