SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

	Jean Humphreys
	Office Phone: 333-5262
	Office: LC 229
	Internet: jean@dbu.edu
	Fax: 333-5323
	Office hours: TTH 8:30-9:30; T 12:30-2:30; TH 11-3(in office); Fri. 11-1 (online)

COURSE INFORMATION:

	SOCI 4303-01 (PSYC 4330-01)
	Spring, 2004
	TTH 9:30-11:45 AM
	LC 332

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

An analysis of behavior of individuals in group processes with special attention to the sociocultural context of behavior.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, students should:

be acquainted with the major theories of social psychology,

have an increased understanding of self and others in the context of social relationships and dynamics,

have an increased awareness of the influence of social factors on a variety of human attitudes and behaviors, aggression and violence, and prejudice, and

have examined the issues of social psychology in the context of biblical principles and values in order to become servant leaders who have the ability to integrate faith and learning through their respective callings.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:

Social Psychology by Myers, Seventh edition.

Selected supplementary materials:

	Video for Baron and Byrne Social Psychology
	The Blessing (video)
	Twelve Angry Men (video)
	Happiness Is a Choice (video)

COURSE OUTLINE:

	Introduction
	Field of Social Psychology
	Social Perception
	Social Cognition
	Attitudes
	Social Identity
	Prejudice & Discrimination
	Interpersonal Attraction
	Close Relationships
	Social Influence
	Prosocial Behavior
	Aggression
	Groups and Individuals
	Applying Social Psychology and the Individual
	Social Psychology and Society

COURSE REQUIREMENTS and METHODS FOR ASSESSING OUTCOMES:

Textbook Assignments:

Assigned chapters in the textbook are to be read by the date indicated in the class schedule. The textbook website is linked from the schedule for your supplemental use.

Written Assignments:

The student is to complete ten online social psychological tests and give the following information:

the name and URL of the test they took

a description of the test

a analysis of their test results

an interpretation of their findings.

We will discuss these in class as they pertain to the course material. You need to keep up with these assignments and part of your grade. Then these will be turned in at the beginning of class as indicated on the schedule. These must be typewritten, and stapled in the top left hand corner. Don't even use a folder!!

Exams:

Three exams will be given on the dates indicated in the class schedule. All exams will cover only the material presented or assigned since the last previous exam. No beepers, cellular telephones, programmable calculators, or electronic dictionaries may be used during a test.

Final Exam:

A comprehensive final exam will be given as indicated on the schedule. This grade will be used to replace your lowest major exam grade. If you are absent when an exam is given, that zero will be dropped and replaced by the final exam grade. If you are in class to take all scheduled exams, and if you are satisfied with your class average, you are not required to take the final.

Grading:

Assignment	Percentage
Written Assignments	25%
Exam #1	25%
Exam #2	25%
Exam #3	25%
Total	100%

Grading System:

A 94-100% C 74-77%

A- 90-93% C- 70-73%

B+ 88-89% D+ 68-69%

B 84-87% D 64-67%

B- 80-83% D- 60-63%

C+ 78-79% F <60%

GPA Grading System:

A/A+ 4.00 C 2.00

A- 3.67 C- 1.67

B+ 3.33 D+ 1.33

B 3.00 D 1.00

B- 2.67 D- 0.67

C+ 2.33 F 0.00

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:

The class will be primarily lecture, group presentations, and group discussion. There may be some guest speakers and videos.

EXTRA CREDIT

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Printed Journals:

	American Psychologist
	Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
	Psychology Today

Books:

	The Wilding of America by Charles Derber
	The Culture of Disbelief by Stephen L. Carter
	One-Sided Christianity by Ronald J. Sider
	Cup of Water, Bread of Life by Ronald J. Sider
	When the Bough Breaks by Sylvia Ann Hewlett
	Dare to Discipline by James Dobson
	God in the Dock by C. S. Lewis
	Hollywood vs. America by Michael Medved
	Too Old Too Soon by Doug Fields
	The Disappearance of Childhood by Neil Postman
	The Body by Charles Colson
	Born Again by Charles Colson
	Whatever Happened to the Human Race? by Francis Schaeffer and C. Everett Koop
	Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
	Talking Power by Robin Tolmach Lakoff
	Brain Sex by Anne Moir and David Jessel
	God's Long Summer: Stories of Faith and Civil Rights by Charles Marsh

Miscellaneous Student Information