Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

This unit draws strongly on the expanding fields of positive psychology and positive organisational scholarship, to provide students with a sound practical, theoretical and empirical grounding for developing enhanced self knowledge, self esteem and efficacy, resilience, well being, effective relationships and a high quality of life.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. develop skills in self-awareness, acceptance and effective goal setting
2. enhance skills in identifying and developing personal strengths; efficacy, positive thinking and self-talk, change; optimism and resiliency
3. enhance skills in understanding and developing effective, mutually beneficial relationships
4. develop skill in applying all concepts (above) to achieve enhanced individual, team, organisational and community success.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 70%
Examination: 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Vivek Chaudhri

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prohibitions

MGX9940