Social Psychology Syllabus

Kankakee Community College                                                                                Spring 2011 - Updated 1/9/12

Course Prefix & Number: Psyc 2773                                                                      Course Title: Social Psychology

Credit Hours: 3                                          Lecture Hours: 3                                   Clinical/Lab Hours: 0

Catalog Description:

This course focuses on the scientific study of social factors which influence individuals and group behavior. It includes social perception, social interaction, and social influence.

Prerequisite: Psyc 1813

Type of Course: Face to Face course

KCC’s general education outcomes include a computer literacy component. We believe all students need to use computer technology (e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) within the workforce and at school. As such, any face-to-face course may require the use of computers. The instructor will provide ANGEL-delivered learning materials in an alternative format to any learners who request them. Such requests must be made in advance of the due date. Required technology use within a course (CAD, Nursing tests, MyMathLab, Word in a Word class, etc.) will not be offered in alternative formats.

Faculty: Professor Deborah S. Podwika, M.A., C.S.M. Webpage: http://www.kcc.edu/FacultyStaff/facultypages/dpodwika/index.asp

Office Location: L318 Phone: 802.8712 Email: dpodwika@kcc.edu (I do not use Angel Email!)

Humanities/Social Science Division: Phone: 802.8700 Office: L355 Administrative Assistant: Sheila Pfaff Email: spfaff@kcc.edu

Humanties/Social Science Division Associate Dean: Mark Lanting Email: mlanting@kcc.edu Phone: 802-8709 Office: L346

* Should you have any concerns about the class, you should first contact your instructor and discuss the matter.

Office Hours:

Weekly Schedule with Holidays, Meetings etc: http://www.podwika.org/General/schedule.htm

Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri
10:30-11:45 Office 12-12:50 Social 1-1:50 Intro 2-3:15 Abnormal	10:45-12:15 Office 12:30-1:45 Intro	10:30-11:45 Office 12-12:50 Social 1-1:50 Intro 2-3:15 Abnormal	10:45-12:15 Office 12:30-1:45 Intro	10:30 -11:45 Office 12-12:50 Social 1-1:50 Intro 2-2:45 Office

Beginning March 13th:

Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri
10:30-11:45 Office 12-12:50 Social 1-1:50 Intro 2-3:15 Abnormal	10:45-12:15 Office 12:30-1:45 Intro 2-4:40 Intro	10:30-11:45 Office 12-12:50 Social 1-1:50 Intro 2-3:15 Abnormal	10:45-12:15 Office 12:30-1:45 Intro 2-4:40 Intro	10:30-11:45 Office 12-12:50 Social 1-1:50 Intro 2-3:15 Abnormal 2-2:45 Office

Textbook: Social Psychology by Dr. David Myers (http://www.davidmyers.org) 10th edition with CD-Rom ISBN: 0073370665

Relationship to Academic Programs and Transferability:

Psyc 2773 was designed to meet specific student needs either individually or within a program and is designed to transfer to other colleges and universities. KCC participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IA), a statewide transfer agreement for general education courses. All colleges and universities participating in IAI agree to accept a collective "package" of IAI general education courses; transfter of courses separately is not guaranteed. For more information about IAI, go to their website at www.itransfer.org and IAI. For the transferability of courses to specific four-year institutions, go to www.itransfer.org and choose U.SelectIllinois (formerly CAS--Course Applicability System).

Course Goals and Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, you will have:

An ability to use technology in a variety of methods (email, Angel, Webpages, etc)
An ability to apply psychological concepts to the real world.
An ability critically evaluate research methods & their ethics.
An understanding of various theories of intelligence.
An ability to understand how perceptions of formed.
An understanding of how prejudice, discrimination and stereotypes are formed.
An understanding of how one defines themselves.
An application of social psychology to health & wellness.
An understanding of how one learns & can modify behavior.
An understanding of the dynamics of attraction.
An understanding of the dynamics of a relationships.
An understanding of gender differences in communication.
An understanding of the origin and consequences of prosocial behavior.
An understanding of the origins of aggression.
An understanding of how attitudes are formed.
An understanding of the dynamics of persuasion.
An understanding of the dynamics of conformity, compliance and obedience.
An understanding of social psychology in the legal setting.
An understanding of group behavior.
An understanding of environmental behavior.

General Education Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, you will have:

Critical Thinking: Demonstrate the ability to to think critically by separating fact from opinion, drawing logical inferences, and arriving at informed judgments.

Scientific Literacy: Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between empirical and non-empirical evidence, demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method, and make informed judgments regarding the credibility of scientific claims.

Evaluation:

Chapter Outcomes:

Chapter Outcomes are available to students and indicate the knowledge evaluated and in what method it will be evaluated. Outcomes are assessed through a VARIETY of methods. SOME Outcomes may be clarified by your instructor through class discussion. Other Outcomes will be SOLELY THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY to learn, through a variety of resources. Of course should you have difficulty with ANY particular outcome, you may seek help from many sources (additional readings, films, other students, your professor, etc.). You may access the outcomes on my website (http://www.podwika.org) or ask for a copy.

Quizzes/Exams/Activities:

Electronic and/or Online systems may be used to complete quizzes, exams and activities and to keep track of your grades and attendance. KCC provides more than 700 computers in more than 35 computer labs on campus for those who do not have one with internet access at home. If you have any concerns about using these resources, please discuss other alternatives with me BY THE END OF THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS! Quizzes, Exams, Take-Home Activities & Extra Credit dates are on your activity calendar! In-Class Activities are NOT pre-announced and can NOT be made up! Take-Home Activities are due NO LATER than 5 minutes after your official class time begins. Take-Home Activities submitted after this time through 5 minutes after the next official class session begins will be considered late & will receive 1/2 the total possible points reduction. After this time period no credit will be given. Take-Home Activities may be submitted early. For Sustainability concerns Take-Home Activities are preferred attached to an email. Should you have to submit your Take-Home Activity as a paper copy you should HAND it to me in class or during my office hours. Do NOT place work under my door! Extra Credit is due NO LATER than 5 minutes after official start of class on the date designated in the Activities Calendar. NO Late Extra Credit will be accepted. Should class be canceled for any reason or you have a substitute, Take-Home Activities and Extra Credit will be due the next official class period.

Quizzes & Exams will be completed Online. The dates are on the activities calendar. The latest you can begin your quiz or exam is by 5 min after the class time on the date indicated on the calendar. Quizzes may NOT be made up. There will be 2 Exams - A Midterm & Final. The Midterm may be made up in EXTREME cases of Emergencies. Similar to an Incomplete this Emergency will need to have official verification. The Final can only be made up if you qualify for an Incomplete. Quizzes & Exams may not be taken early. Quizzes will be 10 T/F &/or MC questions, 1 pt each. You will have 10 min to complete the quiz once you begin it. Exams will be 45 T/F and/or MC questions, 2 pts each AND 1 Essay worth 10 pts. You will have 50 min (1 class period) to complete the exam. Questions are randomly selected.

School sanctioned activities must adhere to the above policy as well.

Final Grades:

Your grade is determined on the percentage of total points earned throughout the term.

Points	Percentage	Activity
200	31% final grade	Exams (2@100 pts each)
100	15% final grade	Quizzes (10@10 pts each)
350	54% final grade	Activities (In-Class & Take-Home)
650		Total Points

1. Keep all your work until your FINAL grade accurately reflects the points you earned.
2. Borderline grades I consider Attendance, Extra Credit Opportunities taken, etc.

Percentage/Grade:

585 points (90%)= A

This grade level required a student to demonstrate achievement which is of OUTSTANDING quality relative to the level necessary to meet course required outcomes.

520 points (80%)=B

This grade level required a student to demonstrate achievement which is of HIGH quality relative to the level necessary to meet course required outcomes.

455 points (70%)=C

This grade level required a student to demonstrate achievement which is of SATISFACTORY quality relative to the level necessary to meet course required outcomes.

390 points (60%)=D

This grade level required a student to demonstrate achievement which is of BELOW SATISFACTORY quality relative to the level necessary to meet course required outcomes.

Below 390 points (below 60%)=F

This grade level requires a student to FAIL to demonstrate achievement of the minimum course required outcomes due to either failure 1) work not completed; or 2) work at a level of achievement not worthy of credit.

Extra Credit:

You can earn up to 30 pts (5%). Extra Credit opportunities and submissions requirements will be provided throughout the course. Due Dates are on your specific section's class calendar! Extra Credit Opportunities are listed on my website. .

Course Policies:

Attendance:

According to the 2010-11 KCC Student Catalog, regular attendance at scheduled class sessions is expected. Students are responsible for notifying their instructors if and why they are unable to attend any class session if this is required in the course syllabus. Permission to make up work missed because of absence may be granted at the instructor’s discretion. My policy on making up work is above in the syllabus! The instructor has the right to record the grade of "F" for the course or reduce a student's grade if a student has excessive absences AS DEFINED IN THE INSTRUCTOR'S SYLLABUS! If you are not actively pursuing the course I will have to report this to the state and you will be administratively withdrawan from the course.

Classroom Rules: Separate Handout Provided

Incompletes:

Incompletes are granted ONLY if more than 3/4s of the term is completed with a grade of C or better, due to extreme situation which is NOT under the student's control, can be officially documented AND it is reasonable the work can be made up in the time period granted by KCC.

Instructional Philosophy:

Education = the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life (Dictionary.com)

Education is NOT repeating a definition from the text! I do NOT know any employer who will expect this of you! Therefore, I do NOT evaluate student's ability to memorize definitions from their text. Psychology is about life and thus it is extremely important for student to be able to critically think & apply the knowledge of this course to life. It is important for students to understand concepts and be able to recognize or provide examples of these concepts in life. This ability will allow you to mature by allowing you to reason better & thus make much better judgments. As the saying goes," If I knew then, what I know now, I would have done better." I want you to do better with each page you read in your text, with each class period you attend, with each activity you complete!

I will evaluate your ability to critically think (handout provided) about the course concepts. In addition, every course should help students improve their general skills - writing, technology, oral presentation etc. This course will provide these opportunities. I will reduce a grade by 10% for excessive spelling/grammar errors - more than 5 errors in an assignment - so please do make use of the writing labs suggested even after you have spell/grammar checked!

College Policies:

Withdrawals:

When it is necessary to withdraw from a course or from the college, a student may do so on or before the withdrawal date stated on the syllabus without receiving a punitive final grade. Change of Schedule forms (used to add or drop a course) are available in Student Services and the student should obtain the required signatures prior to submitting the Change of Schedule form to an adviser in Student Services. Students may submit Change of Schedule forms through the mail, but they must be postmarked no later than the withdrawal date. No withdrawals are allowed by phone. To determine the last date to withdraw with a grade of "W" in the course, log into KCConnect and click on "my registration statement" under Academic Profile.

Code of Conduct:

Students need to adhere to the Code of Conduct located in the college catalog. An instructor may ask a student whose behavior is disruptive to leave the classroom. If an instructor feels a student’s behavior justifies dismissal from a course, program or the college, a recommendation shall be submitted to the dean of Student Services for consideration, recommendation, and action. The dean of Student Services will initiate an investigation of reported violations in accordance with college policy for student due process (see section 17.3).

Inappropriate attire. Violation includes wearing clothing which is disruptive to the learning environment. Your professor will determine whether the attire is disruptive to the learning environment.

Disruptive use of electronic devices. Violation includes use of cell phones, pagers, and other devices which disrupts the learning environment. Students and visitors are expected to exercise good judgment and to de-activate such devices any time it may be a disruption.

With the exception of dangerous behavior or cheating/plagiarism/copyright violation, behavior such as texting, cell phones ringing, side conversations and other disruptive behavior I will warn you ONCE, a second violation will result in a student being removed from the classroom and a referral to meet with the Dean of Student Development for consideration of disciplinary action.

Dangerous behavior will result in an immediate withdrawal of the course.

Plagiarism is defined in section 16.2 of the Code of Conduct: "Representing the words or ideas of another as one's own. Plagiarism includes claiming credit for assignments completed by someone else." All instances of intentional plagiarism on any major assignment for this course will lead to the immediate failure of the course with no opportunity for the student to withdraw. The instance of plagiarism will be reported to the Dean of Student Learning Services. If the student has a second instance of plagiarism reported to the Dean of Student Developments, the student may be suspended from the institution. If a student has been found of cheating/unintentional plagiarism/copyright violation they will receive a grade of ZERO the first time and will be reported to the Dean of Student Development. A second offense will result in a grade of F for the course with no opportunity for the student to withdraw. The second offense will be reported to the Dean of Student Development and the student may be suspended from the institution.

To ensure the safety and well-being of its patrons, children are not permitted in classes, testing, computer, or tutoring labs or employee work areas at any time. Also, for safety reasons, children under the age of 14 years cannot be left unattended at any time. This includes KCC campus property and vehicles, satellite centers, employee work areas, or at any college event. In the event a child under the age of 14 years is left unattended, KCC employees will notify campus security and the dean of student development to locate the parent and document the incident. Every effort will be made to locate the parents or guardian before contacting the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). This policy applies to children of students, employees and community members.

Sustainability:

KCC's sustainability vision is to "be a model of sustainability [and] a leader in sustainability education, preparing students to successfully negotiate inevitable challenges and to live happy and constructive lives that serve the betterment of humanity and future generations." A process is underway to identify KCC courses and programs which incorporate sustainability concepts. KCC's sustainability goals may be found in the college catalog. With these goals in mind please:

1. Print only what is required. In particular, do NOT print extensive material from the internet.
2. Use the recycling bins on campus to dispose of unwanted paper, cans and plastic bottles.
3. Please submit assignments via attaching to an email whenever possible.
4. When at home, if you do need to print, please do so double-sided as campus printers do.

College Resources:

Academic Skills Center:

Tutorial Assistance: The center offers free tutorial services on a walk-in basis to support students enrolled at KCC in a wide range of college courses and individual skill development activities. The Learning Assistance Center, L335/339, is the location of most tutorial services. For a current tutoring schedule, go to http://www.kcc.edu/tutoring.

Learning Laboratory: The Learning Lab, located in Room L329, uses instructional technology to provide individualized learning for students enrolled at KCC. In the lab, students can review and practice math, writing, reading, basic sciences, study skills, word processing, and other basic skills. For a current tutoring schedule, go to http://www.kcc.edu/tutoring.

Office of Disability Service: KCC offers advisement and special instructional support for students who are physically and learning disabled, as well as those with academic deficiencies. Students will receive appropriate academic instructional support, including preparatory courses, tutorial assistance, study skills assistance, and self-instructional programs. For the office of disability services, go to room L326, Tel: 815-802-8632.

Learning Resource Center:

The LRC provides a variety of services free to students (print, audio, video, cd-rom & microfilm collections, computers etc.)

The LRC is available to you Monday through Saturday. For specific hours go to: http://www.kcc.edu/students/library.

Approximate Topical Calendar: (Activities Calendar Separate)

Chapter Pages are also noted in the Table of Contents found in your text & on your Chapter Outcomes. Students are to read the chapters designated below to prepare for class.

Week	Topic	Week	Topic
1	Syllabus/Research Ch 1	9	Conformity & Obedience Ch 6
2	Aggression Ch 10	10	Helping Ch 12
3	Sustainable Future Ch 16	11	Court Ch 15
4	Clinic Ch 14	12	Conflict & Peacemaking Ch 13
5	Prejudice & Discrimination Ch 9	13	Beliefs & Judgments Ch 3
6	Attraction & Love Ch 11	14	Groups Ch 8
7	Attitudes Ch 4	15	Genes, Culture & Gender Ch 5
8	Persuasion Ch 7	16	Self 2
*		17	Finals Week

Copyright:

The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this courses. Further information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at http://www.kcc.edu/copyright

Syllabus Disclaimers:

1. Course Syllabus/Calendar/Office Hours are subject to change due to instructor absence, meetings, college closings, class progress, etc.
2. By staying registered in this course the student agrees to abide by the syllabus conditions though they may not agree with the policy.