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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "PS 334"
COURSE NAME: "Social Psychology"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall 2014
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Paola Castelli
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 4:30 PM 5:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: PS 210
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to theories and research in social psychology in order to facilitate understanding and prediction of social behavior. Specifically, the goal will be explain how our thoughts, feelings, and behavior may be influenced by the presence of others.
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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, love and attraction.
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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 | Myers, D. G. | McGraw-HIll | 9780078035296 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Tests | The exam category includes 4 brief multiple-choice review quizzes administered at approximately equal intervals across the semester, and 2 major Midterm Exams. Both quizzes and midterms will cover the assigned textbook readings, lectures, and the films occasionally shown in class. Each quiz will be non-cumulative and will cover approximately 1/4 of the course material. Midterms will be based on short essay questions, and will cover approximately 1/2 of the course material. Failure to take one of the midterm will automatically result in an F. | 80% |
| Group Project | You will be required to complete a group project (paper+presentation). Details will be provided on the first day of class, and a handout with specific instructions will also be available on moodle. | 20% |
-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 is not mandatory, but it is strongly encouraged. If you miss a lecture, you miss almost 20% of the material that will be covered on the next exam (so you can expect to get at least one grade lower than if you had come to class!). Moreover, some material - such as videos, in-depth description of studies, and examples – will only be presented in class. Please do not arrive late and/or plan to leave early. It will be disruptive to everyone. In addition, you’ll be missing important inform
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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 |
Readings |
| week 1 |
Intro |
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Research methods |
Chapter 1 |
| week 2 |
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The self |
Chapter 2 |
| week 3 |
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Self esteem |
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| week 4 |
Beliefs & Judgment |
Chapter 3 QUIZ 1 |
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| week 5 |
Behavior & attitudes |
Chapter 4 |
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| week 6 |
Conformity & Obedience |
Chapter 6 |
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| week 7 |
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QUIZ 2 ch3-4-6 |
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EXAM 1 |
ch 1-6 |
| week 8 |
Persuasion |
Chapter 7 |
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| week 9 |
Group Influence |
Chapter 8 |
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| Week 10 |
Stereotype & Prejudice |
Chapter 9 |
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QUIZ 3 ch 7-8-9 |
| week 11 |
Attraction & Intimacy |
Chapter 11 |
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| week 12 |
Helping |
Chapter 12 |
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Psych & Law |
Chapter 14 |
| week 13 |
Final presentations |
QUIZ 4 ch 11-12-14 |
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Final presentations |
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| week 14 |
EXAM 2 |
ch 7-14 |
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