SEL518 Psychology of Emotions Summative Assessment Brief Term 2, 2026-27 | RUL

SEL518 Psychology of Emotions Summative Assessment

Learning Outcomes Assessed

Communication (MLO5) Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, concepts concerning emotion in multicultural and international settings within virtual and digital contexts 

Discipline Knowledge (MLO7) Examine and apply psychological theories, concepts, and facts in expressing, sharing, and communicating emotion virtually and non-virtually 

Interdisciplinary Perspectives (MLO9) Investigate and apply perspectives on emotion from different disciplines in multifaceted scenarios

Assessment Details 

Aims & Objectives

This assessment will help you understand and explain psychological perspectives on emotion, including their applications in multicultural settings and across various disciplines within virtual and non-virtual contexts; it will also help you examine psychological theories and concepts and enhance your communication skills.

Task Requirements 

You will be given a series of titles and asked to choose one (1) to prepare and present in front of your peers using PowerPoint. Your presentation will be followed by questions from the audience; you are asked to provide a clear and succinct answer.

Structure and Coherence

Introduction, main body, and conclusion. Detailed information will be provided in class (and PP slides on Blackboard) as part of the preparation session scheduled in week 8.

Academic Integrity & Misconduct

Always do your own work, cite sources, and follow the rules. See the Academic Misconduct guidance for details.
Time management 

To help you plan and manage your time, we estimate that on average you will spend 64 hours to complete this assignment; this will vary from student to student. Should you need support, you can contact the Academic Skills team.

Marking

Criterion 1: Communication. You will be marked on your ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, concepts concerning emotion in multicultural and international settings within virtual and digital contexts.

Criterion 2: Discipline Knowledge. You will be marked on your ability to examine and apply psychological theories, concepts, and facts in expressing, sharing, and communicating emotion virtually and non-virtually.

Criterion 3: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. This criterion will consider your ability to investigate and apply perspectives on emotion from different disciplines in multifaceted scenarios. 

Work as a whole: This criterion will consider detailed information and a clear answer to the question, as well as the use of academic resources, scientific evidence, and correct referencing throughout.

Marking Rubric