Information Package / Course Catalogue
Humor in Nursing
Course Code: HE001
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The concept of humor in human life / importance in society and To provide information and applications associated with patient care concept humor

Course Content

Humor, related concepts, the pros and cons of humor, humor styles, effects and use humor in Patient Care

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To be o explain the role and importance of humor with a holistic view of lifelong health
2.2. To understand the development process of the humor in the community
3.Comedy and humor to define the concept of patient care
4.To count factors affecting Humor
5.Understand the importance of humor use in nursing
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Aydın A. (2005) Hemşirelikte Mizah, C.Ü. Hemşirelik Yüksekokulu Dergisi, 9 (1)
2.Öz, F., ve Hiçdurmaz, F., (2010). Stresle başetmede önemli bir yol: Mizahın kullanımı, Anadolu Hemşirelik ve Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi; 13: 1.
3.Meyer, J. C. (1997). Humor in member narratives: Uniting and dividing at work. Western Journal of Communication, 61(2): 188–208
4.Beck, C.T.(1997). Humor in nursing practice : a phenomenological study, International Journal of Nursing Studies, Vol. 34, No. 5, 346352.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Course Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Humor and related concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
Humor Theories
Week 4 - Theoretical
Humor Theories
Week 5 - Theoretical
Positive and negative aspects of humor
Week 6 - Theoretical
Humor Styles
Week 7 - Theoretical
Humor Styles
Week 8 - Theoretical
Stress and humor
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 10 - Theoretical
Uses of Humor
Week 11 - Theoretical
Use of Humor in Patient Care
Week 12 - Theoretical
Case presentations
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case presentations
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evaluation of the course
Week 15 - Final Exam
term exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Term Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Assignment12911
Term Project151015
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)104
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
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3
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1
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1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
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