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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Social Psychology
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Course Prefix & Number:
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PSYC 2319
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Section Number:
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400
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Semester/Year:
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Spring/2019
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Study of individual behavior within the social environment. May include topics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes. (Cross-listed as SOCI2326)
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required Course Materials:
Myers, D.G. Social Psychology. 12th edition. McGraw Hill. ISBN 978-0077861971
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Jennifer Doran
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth / Room 337
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Telephone Number:
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(940) 498-6424
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E-mail Address:
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jdoran@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
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By appointment
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8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
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By appointment
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By appointment
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11 to 12:15 p.m.
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11 to 12:15 p.m.
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It is my goal to return all phone calls and emails within 24 hours.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Analyze human emotional, psychological and behavioral processes in a social context.
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Identify factors that shape affect, behavior and cognitions in social situations.
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Describe the types of social interaction between two or more individuals and the relationships among individuals and groups.
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Understand and apply social psychological principles to everyday life.
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Describe and define basic concepts and theories of social psychology.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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Graded Course Elements
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Point Value
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Percentage of Final Grade
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1.
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Exams
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400 points
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40%
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2.
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Group Activities (In Class) / Participation
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400 points
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40%
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Social Norms Experiment
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100 points
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10%
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Social Situations Paper
(Institutional Assessment)
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100 points
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10%
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TOTAL:
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1,000 points
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100 %
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- Exams (400 points): We will have four exams that are worth 100 points each. Please bring a scantron, notebook paper and a #2 pencil to class on exam days. Exams will cover material from our text and material from class. In the event of a documented emergency, a make-up (for ONE missed exam) may be offered on the day of the final. Please refrain from phone use or restroom trips during exams.
- Group Activities / Participation (400 points): During class we will complete activities that help to reinforce the course concepts. Credit can only be earned if the student is present. Grade will be determined by reviewing attendance records and peer evaluations, and by observation.
- Social Norms Experiment (100 points): Due in Week 7. Grade will relate to inclusion of required elements, content, and presentation. Please see the document in Canvas and the rubric below for additional details. We will present these in class on March 6th.
- Social Situations Paper (100 points): This assignment will be due in Week 13. Please see the document in Canvas and the rubric below for additional details.
TOTAL: 1,000 possible points
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RUBRIC for
SOCIAL NORMS EXPERIMENT
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Grading Criteria
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Excellent
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Proficient
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Approaches Expectations
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Does Not Meet Expectations
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Presentation of Ideas / Research
~Up to 60 points
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51-60 points
**Presents main points clearly and in a well-organized manner.
**Answering of questions is thorough, and demonstrates understanding of subject matter.
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36-50 points
**Presents main points in a somewhat organized manner.
**Answering of questions is somewhat thorough, and demonstrates a degree of understanding of subject matter.
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16-35 points
**Presents main points but organization is not fully achieved. **Answering of questions demonstrates some understanding but some uncertainty of subject matter.
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0-15 points
**Main points are unclear. Overall organization is difficult or impossible to follow.
**Answering of questions demonstrates a lack of knowledge with regard to the subject matter.
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Visual Presentation
~Up to 15 points
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12-15 points
**Visually appealing.
**Uses varied font sizes / colors / visuals to enhance audience experience. **Graphics are engaging and enhance understanding of content.
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9-11 points
**Somewhat visually appealing.
**Uses varied font sizes / colors / visuals to somewhat enhance audience experience. **Graphics are engaging at times and enhance understanding of content to a degree.
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5-8 points
**Uses varied font sizes / colors / visuals to slightly enhance audience experience. *Graphics are used but not overly engaging or relevant.
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0-4 points
**Not visually appealing.
**Does not use varied font sizes / colors / visuals to enhance audience experience. **Graphics are not included.
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Sources
~Up to 15 points
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12-15 points
**Cites all data obtained from sources.
**Sources are reliable and APA citation style is accurate.
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9-11 points
**Cites most data obtained from sources.
**Sources are largely reliable and APA citation style is somewhat accurate.
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5-8 points
**Cites minimal data obtained from sources.
**Sources are present but not reliable; errors in APA citation style are noted.
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0-4 points
**Does not cite sources.
** APA citation style is not evident.
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Mechanics
~Up to 10 points
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9-10 points
**Ideas are communicated clearly.
**Accurate grammar/spelling.
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6-8 points
**Ideas are generally communicated clearly.
**Grammar/spelling generally accurate.
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3-5 points
**Ideas are often unclear due to mechanical errors.
**Errors in grammar/spelling noted.
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0-2 points
**Message is lost due to significant mechanical errors.
**Significant errors in grammar/spelling are present.
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TOTAL POINTS
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/100 Points
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RUBRIC
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SOCIAL SITUATIONS PAPER
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Grading Criteria
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Excellent
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Proficient
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Approaches Expectations
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Does Not Meet Expectations
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Content Relevance, Accuracy and Organization
~Up to 80 points
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61-80 points
**Presents appropriate material clearly and in a well-organized manner.
**Writing clearly demonstrates sound understanding of subject matter.
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41-60 points
**Presents material in a somewhat organized manner.
**Writing demonstrates a degree of understanding of subject matter.
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21-40 points
**Presents somewhat relevant material but organization is not fully achieved. **Writing demonstrates some understanding but some uncertainty with subject matter.
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0-20 points
**Content is unclear. Overall organization is difficult or impossible to follow.
**Writing demonstrates a lack of knowledge with regard to the subject matter.
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Sources
~Up to 10 points
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9-10 points
**Cites all data obtained from sources.
**Sources are reliable and APA citation style is accurate.
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6-8 points
**Cites most data obtained from sources.
**Sources are largely reliable and APA citation style is somewhat accurate.
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3-5 points
**Cites minimal data obtained from sources.
**Sources are present but not reliable; errors in APA citation style are noted.
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0-2 points
**Does not cite sources.
** APA citation style is not evident.
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Mechanics
~Up to 10 points
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9-10 points
**Ideas are communicated clearly.
**Accurate grammar/spelling.
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6-8 points
**Ideas are generally communicated clearly.
**Grammar/spelling generally accurate.
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3-5 points
**Ideas are often unclear due to mechanical errors.
**Errors in grammar/spelling noted.
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0-2 points
**Message is lost due to significant mechanical errors.
**Significant errors in grammar/spelling are present.
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TOTAL POINTS EARNED
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/ 100 POINTS
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TENTATIVE COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Week
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Date
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Topics
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Reading
(Please complete PRIOR to class.)
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1
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January 21
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Holiday
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January 23
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Course Overview / Syllabus Activity
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Chapter 1
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2
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January 28
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Big Ideas in Social Psychology
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January 30
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Research in Psychology
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3
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February 4
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The Self
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Chapter 2
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February 6
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Social Beliefs and Judgments
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Chapter 3
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4
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February 11
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Behavior and Attitudes
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Chapter 4
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February 13
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Team Activity / Review
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5
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February 18
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Exam 1 (Covers Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4)
Please bring scantron, #2 pencil and notebook paper. Exam will include multiple choice and essay questions.
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February 20
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Genes, Culture, and Gender
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Chapter 5
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6
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February 25
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Conformity
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Chapter 6
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February 27
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Conformity (cont.)
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7
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March 4
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Persuasion
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Chapter 7
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March 6
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Social Norms Experiments due / Presentations
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March 11-15 SPRING BREAK
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8
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March 18
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Group Influences / Review
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Chapter 8
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March 20
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Exam 2 (Covers Chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8)
Please bring scantron, #2 pencil and notebook paper. Exam will include multiple choice and essay questions.
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9
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March 25
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Prejudice
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Chapter 9
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March 27
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Aggression and Conflict
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Chapter 10
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10
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April 1
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Attraction
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Chapter 11
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April 3
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Altruism
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Chapter 12
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11
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April 8
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On the Radio Activity
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April 10
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On the Radio Activity (cont.)
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12
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April 15
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Review
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April 17
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Exam 3 (Covers Chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12)
Please bring scantron, #2 pencil and notebook paper. Exam will include multiple choice and essay questions.
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13
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April 22
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Group Activity
Social Situations Paper due
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April 24
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Applications: Health
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Chapter 14
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14
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April 29
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Applications: The Legal System
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Chapter 15
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May 1
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Social Psychology and You
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15
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May 6
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Social Psychology and You (cont.)
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May 8
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Wrap Up / Review
Extra Credit Projects Due
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16
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Final Exam: Wednesday, May 15th, 2019
Exam 4 (Covers Chapters 14 and 15)
Please bring scantron and #2 pencil. Exam will include multiple choice questions.
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 4, 2019.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)_______
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o Government/Political Science
X Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
o American History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
X Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Students may earn a zero for an assignment or for a course due to academic dishonesty. Please come to me for help with any of these topics. You may also visit our library for additional information: http://www.nctc.edu/library/research-help/CitationGuides.html
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal R.M. Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 24
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Bruce King
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Office Location:
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1525 W California St, Gainesville, TX 76240
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4267
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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