This course offers an accessible introduction to psychology by exploring these questions through scenes from films and television series. Stories and characters often reveal psychological patterns more clearly than abstract theory. By watching and discussing selected scenes together, we will explore how people think, feel, make decisions, and interact with others..
The course is designed for the general public and requires no previous knowledge of psychology. Short lectures will introduce key ideas, and film scenes will be used to illustrate them. Participants will be invited to reflect on the behavior of characters and connect these ideas to situations from everyday life.
What You Will Learn
During the course you will:
• Why do people behave so differently in relationships?
• Why do some people trust easily while others struggle with closeness?
• How do early life experiences influence adult relationships?
• What shapes our personality and how stable is it over time?
• Why do people sometimes make decisions that are clearly not in their best interest?
• What are cognitive biases and how do they influence our judgments and perceptions?
• Why do we sometimes postpone important tasks even when we know we should not?
Course Format
The course consists of four in-person sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours. The course will combine lectures with scenes from cinema and tv that illustrate psychological ideas in practice. These scenes will help participants see how psychological concepts appear in everyday situations such as relationships, family dynamics, workplace interactions, and personal decision making. Participants are welcome to take part in discussions and small reflective exercises, but participation is entirely voluntary. Those who prefer to simply watch, listen, and reflect are equally welcome.
Goal
The goal of this course is to help participants better understand how people think, feel, and behave. By learning about psychological patterns in relationships, personality, and decision making, participants will gain new perspectives on everyday situations in personal life, social interactions, and work environments.
Instructor
Dr. Oben K. Bayrak holds a PhD in decision theory and behavioural economics and has several years of experience teaching and researching topics related to human decision making and psychology. Read more about Oben here: https://sites.google.com/view/obenbayrak/cv
Prerequisites/Level
No prior knowledge of psychology is required. The course is open to anyone who is curious about human behavior and interested in exploring psychology through cinema.
Location
Folkuniversitetet, Umeå. Before the start of the course, you will receive more information about the venue and how to get there.
Kursledare
Oben Kurtulus Bayrak
Dr. Oben K. Bayrak holds a PhD in decision theory and behavioural economics and has several years of experience teaching and researching topics related to human decision making and psychology.
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