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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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PSYC2319
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Section Number:
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0340
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Semester/Year:
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Fall/2021
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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. Topics may include socio-psychological processes, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, group processes, self, social cognition, and research methods. (Cross-listed as SOCI2326)
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Course Prerequisite(s): PSYC2301 General Psychology
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Required Course Materials:
Myers, D.G. Social Psychology. 13th edition. McGraw Hill. (ebook: ISBN 978-1260917574) (loose-leaf: ISBN 9781259911040) (rental: ISBN 978-1260013900)
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Helen Denise Wooten, PsyD
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Campus/Office Location:
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Online
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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hwooten@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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Online
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Online
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Online
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Online
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Online
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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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Define social psychology and related terminology.
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Discuss the relationship between the person and the situation and its influence on attitudes, prejudice, aggression, prosocial behavior, and interpersonal relationships.
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Describe the dynamics of group behavior in areas of social influence, such as altruism, conformity, obedience, deindividuation, leadership, intergroup relations, and conflict and cooperation.
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Identify and evaluate the current and historical research, and research methods of social psychology, including ethical considerations.
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Apply social psychological principles to real-world issues.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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3
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Unit Exam-50 points each
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150 points
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1
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Final Exam
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100 points
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15
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Chapter Summary Assignments-10 points each
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150 points
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15
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Chapter Discussion Assignments-10 points each
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150 points
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15
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Chapter Quizzes-10 points each
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150 points
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15
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Weekly Attendance-5 points each
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75 points
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1
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Participation and Engagement
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25 points
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1
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Course Accountability Assessment
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25 points
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
Exams (3 at 50 points each = 150 points total; final = 100 points): The exams will be administered in class. You will have 1 hour to complete section exams and 1.5 hours to complete the final. Questions will be taken directly from class assignments, modules, files, and chapters in the textbook. The tests will consist of multiple-choice questions. The tests will be on Canvas in an online formal. You have done attempt during a particular window of time. These are not open book, open Google, or open notes, but you are on the honor system. There will be no makeup exams, unless proof of valid absence is supplied, and then it will be at the instructor’s discretion.
Chapter Modules (15 at variable points each; most will be 30 points): Send ELECTRONICALLY by clicking on the assignment on Canvas. For each chapter in the book that we cover, you will have a variety of assignments about important social psychology principles, terms, theories, and concepts. The assignment load may look overwhelming, but most are shorter than you expect, plus I have tried to make at least some of them fun or personally relevant. Written assignments containing plagiarism will receive a grade of zero. Good quality, with regard to writing skill and comprehensive content, is required to receive full credit. With a valid excuse (validity to be determined by the instructor), late assignments will be accepted for partial credit. There will be quizzes in the modules, which may be completed using the book or notes.
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 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 __November 11_____________.
Section One:
Week of 8-23 to 8-27 Chapter 1
Week of 8-30 to 9-3 Chapter 2
Week of 9-7 to 9-10 Chapter 3
Week of 9-13 to 9-17 Chapter 4
Week of 9-20 to 9-24 Chapter 5
9-24-21 by midnight Exam #1 over Chapters 1-5
Section Two:
Week of 9-27 to 10-1 Chapter 6
Week of 10-4 to 10-8 Chapter 7
Week of 10-11 to 10-15 Chapter 8
Week of 10-18 to 10-22 Chapter 9
Week of 10-25 to 10-29 Chapter 10
10-29-21 by midnight Exam #2 over Chapters 6-19
Course Accountability Assessment: Due by midnight on 10-31-21
Section Three:
Week of 11-1 to 11-5 Chapter 11
Week of 11-8 to 11-12 Chapter 12
Week of 11-15 to 11-19 Chapter 13
Week of 11-22 to 11-26 Chapter 14
Week of 11-29 to 12-3 Chapters 15 and Chapter 16
12-3-21 by midnight Exam #3 over Chapters 11-16
Final Exam: Due 12-9-21 by midnight
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.
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