Information Package / Course Catalogue
Humor In Nursing
Course Code: HF368
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)
Lec. Süreyya BULUT
Learning Outcomes
1. To be o explain the role and importance of humor with a holistic view of lifelong health
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
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 (Midterm Exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Stress and humor
Week 9 - Theoretical
Uses of Humor
Week 10 - Theoretical
Use of Humor in Patient Care
Week 11 - Theoretical
Case presentations
Week 12 - Theoretical
Case presentations
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case presentations
Week 14 - Theoretical
Case presentations (Term exam)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination115217
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)94
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
1
4
OÇ-2
4
5
3
2
3
5
3
3
1
3
OÇ-3
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
1
3
OÇ-4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
OÇ-5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026