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ISC - 263A - Social Psychology - Kwan - Syllabus
ISC - 263A - Social Psychology - Kwan - Syllabus
Ⅰ. Instructor
Professor : Virginia Sau Y. Kwan
E-mail : [email protected]
Home Institution : Arizona State University
Office : Woodang Hall RM 313
Office Hours : 12:45 pm – 1:45pm Wednesday or by appointment
Ⅱ. Textbook
Kenrick, D., Neuberg, S. L., Cialdini, R. B. (2014). Social
Required psychology: Goals in Interaction ALC and REVEL Social
:
Textbook Psychology Package (6th Edition). New York: Pearson. ISBN-13:
978-0134090962
Recommended :
Cialdini, R. B. (2008). Influence: Science and Practice (5th Edition).
Additional
Allyn and Bacon. ISBN-13: 978-1292022291
Readings
The major goal of this course is to survey theoretical perspectives and empirical studies
pertaining to scientific study of the ways people think about, feel and behave in social
situations, designed to provide opportunities to increase awareness and sensitivity to the
power of situations on social behavior and human functioning. The focus of the course will
be on the assumptions made by each perspective, relevant methodological issues, and
theoretical and practical implications. Topics to be covered include social cognition,
judgment and decision making, self-presentation, attitudes and persuasion, social influence,
affiliation and relationships, prosocial behavior, aggression, intergroup relations, group
process, interpersonal and romantic relationships, and hot topics on social psychology.
Course Requirements
Attendance: Your presence is important. You are expected to attend all classes.
In-Class Participation: You will have opportunities to participate in 10 in-class
exercises. The main objective of these exercises is to develop a critical capability to
analyze and apply the course materials.
Exams: There will be 3 examinations. Make-up exams will not be given unless you
cannot take an exam at the scheduled time due to religious holidays or documented
emergency hospitalization.
Ⅳ. Grading
Exam 1 : 25%
Exam 2 : 25%
Exam 3 : 25%
Inclass Exercises : 25%
Ⅴ. Class Outline
Date Topic
June 30 (Tue) Orientation Day
July 1 (Wed) Introduction to Social Psychology
July 2 (Thu) The Person and the Situation
July 3 (Fri) Methods in Social Psychology
July 6 (Mon) Social Cognition
July 7 (Tue) Understanding Ourselves and Others
July 8 (Wed) Attribution
July 9 (Thu) Judgment and Decision Making
July 13 (Mon) Exam 1
July 14 (Tue) The Self
July 15 (Wed) Self-Perception
July 16 (Thu) Attitudes
July 20 (Mon) Persuasion
July 21 (Tue) Social Influence
July 22 (Wed) Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience
July 23 (Thu) Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination
July 27 (Mon) Exam 2
July 28 (Tue) Groups
July 29 (Wed) Prosocial Behavior
July 30 (Thu) Aggression
Aug. 3 (Mon) Interpersonal Relationships: Affiliation and Friendship
July 4 (Tue) Love and Romantic Relationships
July 5 (Wed) Exam 3
Aug 6 (Thu) Individual Consultation and Review of Exam Results