Instructor:
Email:
Los Angeles Harbor College
Syllabus- Psychology 3-Sect 4902
Spring Session-1st 8 weeks
February 7-March 31, 2012
Jontae’ Watkins, MA
watkinjl@lahc.edu
Course Title:
Department:
Psychology 3
Psychology (PACE)
Location:
NEA 127
Tuesday: 7:55 pm-10:00pm
Saturdays are required: Feb 25, March 10, 24, &31.
Book:
Office Hrs:
Social Psychology 8E: Saul Kassin, Steven Fein, Hazel
Rose Markus
Tues/Weds: 5:30-7:50pm NEA 153
Course Description
This course is the study of the process of personal growth, which will help the students
to process into strategies that will help them in their own self-exploration.
Student Learning Outcomes
(1) Identify and differentiate the various approaches to the scientific study of
personality and personal growth and adjustment.
(2) Demonstrate familiarity of basic biological, physiological, and psychological
concepts used in describing personal growth and psychosocial development
across the lifespan.
(3) Generate and apply concrete examples of different psychological perspectives
underlying personal growth, personality and psychological adjustment.
(4) Describe specific research methods and the general principles of research ethics
for the study of human beings.
(5) Apply psychological principles and develop “new” interpersonal, occupational,
and social skills for life-long personal growth.
(6) Differentiate between individual and socio-cultural differences as applied to
personal growth and adjustment.
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Course Materials
Observations
Discussion groups
Current Events (1 point each for a total of 5 current events).
Guest Speakers
Internet
Lectures
Exams
Films
Student Presentations
Course Requirements/Methods of Evaluation
Attendance/Participation
First Test
Term Paper
Final
Observations/Quizzes
Current Events
30%
5%
30%
20%
10%
5%
GRADING
90-100= A
80-89=B
70-79=C
60-69=D
Below 60=F
GRADING POINTS
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS
Item
Description
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Content and Conceptualization
2
Logical organization of thoughts, ideas and structure
3
Spelling, Grammar, APA format, etc.
Total
Percents
60%
20%
20%
100%
SEE CLASSROOM/LAHC POLICIES LISTED BELOW:
***ATTENDANCE: Excessive absentism and tardiness will result in 20 points off
final grade…. Late Arrival or early departure will constitute loss of class
participation points at the discretion of the instructor.
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Talking excessively in class is rude and disrespectful to Instructor and fellow
classmates, this will result in loss of class participation points at the discretion of the
instructor.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES:
SEE EDUCATION CODE SECTION 6300/Board Rule 9803
STANDARDS OF STUDENT CONDUCT:
Board Rule: 9803.10, 9803.11
Disability Accommodation Statement: Students who may need a reasonable
accommodation(s) for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact
DSPS Office or the Office of Special Services as soon as possible. All information
will remain confidential.
Financial Aid: All students seeking financial aid may go to the financial Aid office
during regular business office hours.
PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism or academic dishonesty, whether accidental or deliberate, is
a serious violation of the Student Code of Conduct. The instructor has the option of
using classroom sanctions or elevating the case to campus level.
It is plagiarism to go to the Internet, find an article, copy it and drop it into your word
processor or onto your documents on your computer.
It is plagiarism to copy directly (verbatim) from a book, magazine, periodical or journal
without citing it as another’s work.
There are a few things that you can do that will help you to avoid being charged with
academic dishonesty. Please note the following:
1)
Anytime that you use the words or ideas of another person without giving credit,
it is considered plagiarism, WHETHER YOUR ACTIONS ARE INTENTIONAL OR
NOT!
2)
Differences between direct and indirect quotes:
a)
b)
Direct Quotes: Includes the exact wording from the source.
Indirect Quotes: Summarizes or paraphrases the content from the source.
3)
APA in-text requirements:
a)
Direct Quote: Author’s last name, publication date, and page number.
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b)
4)
Indirect Quote: Author’s last name, publication date.
Punctuation requirements: ALL word-for-word quotations MUST be placed
in quotation marks.
5) Exception to the rule: Common Knowledge – if the same information can be found
in three or more sources and those sources do not cite an earlier source,
the information is considered common knowledge. Also, commonly known facts
(e.g., Washington, D.C. is the capital of the U.S.) do not need a citation, even if you
had to look them up.
6) When in doubt, CITE.
Late Assignments
LATE WORK:
Late work will not earn the full points possible. Students will lose
two points for each day the assignment is late.
ABSOLUTELY NO: CELL PHONES, IPADS, NOTEBOOKS, TAPE
RECORDERS OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES ALLOWED IN
CLASS: Out of consideration for others, please turn your cell phone and pagers to the
silent mode. If they do not have a silent or vibratory mode, please turn them off. These
items tend to distract the other students when they ring during class discussions or
learning team activities. ABSOLUTELY NO TEXTING, TAKING PICTURES, OR
RECORDING IN CLASS!!! ABSOLUTELY NO ELECTRONIC DEVISES IN
CLASS UNLESS STUDENT REQUIRES FOR ADA (American Disabilities Act).
***All assignments are to be typed. Handwritten assignments will receive half
credit.
***All term papers will be typed in the American Psychological Association format.
(Instructor will distribute the term paper format in class during the course of this
session).
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Weeks Of Study/Lecture
Weeks 1-3: Chapters 1-3: Part 1: Introduction: These sections include: (1) What Is
Social Psychology, (2)Doing Social Psychology Research, Part 2- Social Perception:
(3) The Social Self,
Weeks 4-6: Chapters 4-6: (4) Perceiving Persons, (5) Stereotypes, Prejudice, and
Discrimination Part 3-Social Influence: (6) Attitudes,
Weeks 7-8: (7) Conformity, (8) Group Processes, Part 4: Social Relations: (9)
Attractions and Close Relationships, (10) Helping Others, (11) Aggression, Part 5:
Applying Social Psychology, (12) Law, (13) Business, (14) Health
Midterm: TBA
Final Exam: 50 question exam, 10 page Term Paper
Additional Resource Materials
Adams, J.S. (1965). Equity in Social Change. Advances in Experimental Social
Psychology.
Alderman, D. (1972). Elation, Depression, and helping behavior. Journal of Personality
and Social Psychology.
Allport, G.W. (1954) The nature of Prejudice, Reading, MA:
Internet Resources
American Psychological Association
www.apa.org
www.cengage.com/psychology
Videos/Psych In Film:
Babe
Apollo 13
To Kill A Mockingbird
Schindler’s List
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ASSIGNMENTS –Sect 4902-Social Psychology
NOTE: Assignments must be turned in on the date they are due!!
APA Format is required for all papers written in Psychology/Behavioral Sciences
and In MY CLASS. *** American Psychological Association (APA)
Assignment #1: Reading: Read Chapters 1,2, & 3 by February 14,2012.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT: Type a 1-2 page essay for Chapter 1: What is Social
Psychology and how is it used IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Please do not use the
book, or the internet or dictionary for this written assignment: You may ask family
and friends and include your findings in your paper. Due: February 21, 2012.
Assignment #2: Reading: Read Chapters 8, 9, &12 by February 25,2012
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT: Type a 2 page essay on Yourself. WHO AM I? Include
in this paper your self concept, expound on whether your perception of self is
intrinsic, extrinsic or both, and what is your overall emotions/feelings while doing
this assignment. You may reference Chapter 3 for this assignment. APA format
required. Due: February 28,2012
Assignment #3: Reading: Read Chapters: 4, 5, & 14 by March 10,2012.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT: Type a 1-3 page essay on What is Stress? Include in
your paper, what causes your stress and its cultural implications as it is applicable
to you and lastly, how do you manage stress? APA format required. Due: March
10,2012
Assignment #4: Reading: Read Chapters: 6,7,11 by March 24, 2012.
Internet Assignment: Research/Print the Stanford Prison Experiment, bring to class
for discussion. 5pts. Due: March 20,2012.
Assignment:#5: FINAL TERM PAPER: Due: March 31, 2012. Note: All formal
term papers require a cover sheet. Students will type a 10 page term paper on a
topic of your choice that is subject matter related. E.g. Polygraph Test, Conformity,
etc. This paper should include numerous citations/quotes at least between 5-20. You
must use at least 5-10 resources such as the internet, magazines, books and
periodicals/journals. APA format Required. Due: March 31, 2012.
Note: No email assignments or term papers accepted. All assignments will be
turned in on time in class or you will loose points.
Have a great Spring Semester!!!
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