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Home My WebLink AboutPSY-210 1 Bergen Community College Division of Business and Social Sciences Department of Social Sciences: Psychology Course Syllabus PSY210: Social Psychology Semester and year: Section Number: Meeting Times: Locations: Instructor: Office Location: Phone: Departmental Secretary: Office Hours: Email Address: Course Description: Social Psychology is an introduction to social psychological theory, research, and application. This course examines how people think about, influence, and relate to others. This course examines the sociocultural contexts that influence individuals’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The topics covered will include: interpersonal attraction, social perception, attitude formation and change, persuasion and social influence, prejudice and stereotyping, group interaction, aggression, and prosocial behavior. Diversity course ● Total credits: 3 Pre-requisites: PSY 101 Co-requisites: None ● Diversity Course 2 Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of meeting the requirements in this course, students will be able to: Student Learning Outcome: Means of Assessment: 1. Describe social psychological theories and processes. Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 2. Describe the role of empirical research in social psychology Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 3. Apply social psychological phenomena to one’s personal experiences. Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 4. Identify social psychological phenomena in others’ behavior. Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Course Content: 3 The purpose of this course is to examine social cognition, affect, and behavior. Thus, the course will include the following components: 1. A review of theories, perspectives, and methodologies of the study of social psychology. 2. A discussion of historical and current issues of social psychology. More specifically, this course will address (if not all, at least most of the) following topics: Introduction to social psychology and research methods The self Perceiving Individuals Perceiving Groups Attitudes and Attitude Change Attitudes and Behavior Norms and Behavior Norms and Conformity Interaction and Performance in Groups Attraction, Relationships, and Love Aggression and Conflict Helping and Cooperation Course Texts and/or Other Study Materials: Departmental approved text: Smith, Eliot R., Mackie, D. M., & Claypool, H. M (2014). Social Psychology (4th Edition). Psychology Press. Research, Writing, and/or Examination Requirement(s): List/describe/comment on course research/writing/presentation/examination requirements. State departmental policies on research, writing, presentation, and/or examination assignments [optional]. Include policy statements on student group work (if relevant). Grading Policy: Grading Scale 4 ● A = 90-100 ● B+ = 85-89 ● B = 80-84 ● C+ = 75-79 ● C = 70-74 ● D = 60-69 ● F = 59 and below Describe/comment on the grading policy for the course (standards of evaluation; methods of evaluation; weights given to various requirements such as examinations, quizzes, projects, papers, oral presentations, class participation; faculty feedback to students on written work; etc.). Include a statement on the role and weight of class participation in the course grading policy. 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A comprehensive array of student support services including advising, tutoring, academic coaching, and more are available online at https://bergen.edu/currentstudents/. 6 Sidney Silverman Library Online Resources: Guides BY SUBJECT - LibGuides at Bergen Community College General Search and Databases: Library | Bergen Community College Include a Course Outline and Calendar: Date: Topic/Activity: Learning Outcomes: Assignments/Events: Week 1 Introduction to Social Psychology and Research Methods 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 2 Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 3 The Self 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 7 Week 4 The Self 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 5 Perceiving Individuals 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 6 Perceiving Groups 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 7 Attitudes and Attitude Change 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 8 Attitudes and Behavior 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 8 Week 9 Norms and Conformity Norms and Behavior 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 10 Interaction and Performance in Groups 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 11 Attraction, Relationships, and Love 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 12 Attraction, Relationships, and Love 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 13 Aggression and Conflict 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 9 Week 14 Helping and Cooperation 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 15 Instructor’s discretion Note to Students: This Course Outline and Calendar is tentative and subject to change, depending upon the progress of the class.