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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "PS 334-1"
COURSE NAME: "Social Psychology"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall 2024
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Angelo Brandelli Costa
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 6:00 PM 7:15 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: PS 210 with a grade of C- or above
OFFICE HOURS:
by appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course focuses on the relationship between the individual and society, by examining how people form and sustain their attitudes, beliefs, and values. Students are introduced to current research findings in areas such as leadership and group dynamics, cults, prejudice and racism, aggression, altruism, and love and attraction. A group research project is required.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Central topics will include (but will not be limited to) social cognition, attitudes and persuasion, stereotyping and discrimination, group behavior, social influence, helping behavior, political psychology, conflict and Peacemaking.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students will learn about current scientific theory and research in social psychology. They will develop the skills necessary to evaluate and critically think about research in psychology and will be encouraged to think about how social psychology research can help us understand and explain everyday events.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Social Psychology | David G. Myers / Jean M. Twenge | McGraw-Hill | 978-1-259-25113-9 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Test | The test category includes 3 midterms administered at approximately equal intervals across the semester and a final. The midterms will cover the assigned textbook readings, lectures, and the films occasionally shown in class. Each midterm will be non-cumulative and will cover approximately 1/3 of the course material. The final will be cumulative. You grade for the category will be based on your best 3 tests, and the lowest test score will be dropped. If you miss any of the tests, that will be your dropped score. Thus, NO MAKE UP will be allowed for any reasons. | 75% |
| Group Project | Details will be provided in class | 25% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until ____________
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Topic
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Readings
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week 1
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Intro
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Research methods
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Chapter 1
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week 2
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Self concept and self esteem
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Chapter 2
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week 3
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Beliefs & Judgments
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Chapter 3
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week 4
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Behavior & attitudes
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Chapter 4
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EXAM 1
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Chapters 1-4
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week 5
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Genes & Culture
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Chapter 5
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Conformity & Obedience
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Chapter 6
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week 6
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Persuasion
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Chapter 7
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week 7
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Group Influence
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Chapter 8
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week 8
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EXAM 2
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Chapters 5-8
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week 9
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Stereotype & Prejudice
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Chapter 9
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Week 10
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Aggression
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Chapter 10
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week 11
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Attraction & Intimacy
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Chapter 11
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week 12
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Helping
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Chapter 12
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week 13
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Conflict and Peacemaking
Review Sessions
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Chapter 13
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week 14
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EXAM 3
Group Project Presentations
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Chapters 9-13
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TEXTBOOK:
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Book Title
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Author
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Publisher
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ISBN number
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Library Call Number
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Comments
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Format
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Local Bookstore
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Online Purchase
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Social Psychology
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David G. Myers / Jean M. Twenge
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McGraw-Hill
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978-1-259-25113-9
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You can use previous editions
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