PSYC263 - Exploring Social Psychology

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Exploring Social Psychology
PSYC 263 SP

This course introduces students to the theories, methods, findings, and problems encountered in the study of people as social beings. Emphasis will be placed on discussion of experimental research, conducted both in the laboratory and in the field. Through lectures and discussions students will become familiar with content areas in social psychology, such as attitudes and social cognition, conformity and obedience to authority, social conflict and aggression, stereotypes and prejudice, and applications of social psychology.

MAJOR READINGS

One social psychology textbook (TBD) and several primary source articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

There will be three in-class examinations, one mini paper, and a major term paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students who have taken PSYC260 Social Psychology cannot take this course. Students will also be expected to actively participate in class discussions. Psychology majors can only take one course non-graded towards their requirements.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: PSYC101 OR PSYC105

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Danso,Henry A.

Times: ..T.... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: JUDD116;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 10 Jr. major: 15

SR. non-major: 0 Jr. non-major: 0 SO: 10 FR: 5

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Writing

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005