Syllabus
Course Description
The overarching goal of this class is to provide students with a working knowledge of social psychology and to stimulate an interest in ourselves, the world around us, and the connections between the two. This is a course about how we become who we are - how our personalities (or our selves) are shaped by others, the groups we belong to, the social structures around us, and our interactions as social beings. However, interaction is a process between entities, a two-way street. Hence, it is not only about how the world around us shapes who we are, but also a course about how we shape the groups that we belong to and the social structures around us.
Course Objectives
- To understand and apply social psychological principles to your everyday life.
- To develop a better understanding of individual and group behavior.
Prerequisites
None
Required Textbook
Collett, Jessica L. (ed). 2007. Readings in Social Psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Other Reading
- Notre Dame enrolled students: This course is supplemented with materials, including required readings on electronic reserve, on a WebCT site.
Grading
| Component | Points | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Quizzes |
50 |
12.5% |
|
Exercises and Activities |
20 |
5% |
|
Exams (3, worth 90 points each) |
270 |
67.5% |
|
Final Paper |
60 |
15% |
| Total | 400 | 100% |
