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Psychology of Emotion: Psyc 456
An Exploration of Human Emotion


 

Let's not forget that the little emotions are the great captains of our lives and we obey them without realizing it. 
~Vincent Van Gogh, 1889

If you would like an classroom forum for exploring diverse historical and contemporary explorations of emotion and the human search for the key to lasting happiness and well-being, then 'The Psychology of Emotion' would be a good course for you.
 

Students in the course can expect:
 
bulletTo explore the major theoretical and research traditions that explore human emotion
 
bulletTo better understand basic emotional experiences like anger, fear, and love
 
bulletTo understand how emotional understanding/ expression/ regulation develop and shape personality
 
bulletTo master diverse perspectives on the human emotion regulation drawn from influential researchers in the field of emotion
 
bulletTo explore and express one's personal emotional experience through writing and expressive projects
 
bulletTo explore course topics by multiple theoretical works and contrasting/ integrating them. The intellectual elements are explored through classroom lecture, discussion, & reflective exercises. We will also learn through direct experience by engaging in creative exercises. 
 

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This course is offered each Spring semester and also as a web course (though the web course is taught by another instructor, Dr. Ben Barton).   Dr. Jamie Nekich is a licensed psychologist with advanced training in analytic psychology, body/ mind health, mindfulness, and expressive pathways to well being.  Dr. Nekich graduated from Stanford University and is full time faculty in the Department of Psychology and Communication Studies. 

The syllabus provides the basic overview of the course. 
   

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Feelings are not supposed to be rational.  Dangerous is the [person] who has rationalized his emotions.
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David Borenstein, Polish Artist

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