Social Psych 02 Syllabus _Fall 2021

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY FALL 2021

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCH 2210 - Section 02

COURSE
BASICS

CLASS TIME
Tue & Fri 3:30-4:45pm

CLASS LOCATION How this class is useful and
Nursing & Health relevant to everyone
Studies Room 405
Social psychology examines human experience.
COURSE WEBSITE: Specifically, social psychology is the scientific
https://fairfield.blackb study of how other people impact our thoughts,
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/_118470_1/cl/outline For this reason, understanding social psychological
theories can inform your everyday life in a variety
COURSE INSTRUCTOR of ways.
Dr. Emily Hangen
Want to be a better boyfriend or girlfriend?
Email: Learn what social psychology has shown about
[email protected] relationships.

Email is the best way to Want to be a more effective activist or
contact me. On weekdays I politician? Learn what social psychology has
regularly check and respond discovered about what leads to influence and
to emails within 24 hours. (I persuasion.
do not respond to emails on

the weekends.)

Want to be a more successful student? Required Textbook
Learn what social psychology has revealed
about motivation and self-regulation.

Want to combat prejudice and
discrimination? Learn what social
psychology has shown us about our hidden
biases.

The list could go on and on because We will be using a FREE
essentially any situation that involves the textbook provided online
presence of others can be better understood through Noba. You can access
through the scientific lens of social this digital textbook or
psychology. download a pdf copy through
this link.
Topics covered
Feel free to save some trees by
In this course we will explore theories and using a digital copy!
concepts that help explain a variety of human Alternatively, if you prefer a
experiences with topics such as: physical copy of the textbook
you can download and print the
Self-identity pdf.

Attitude & Biases

Persuasion & influence

Group dynamics

Prejudice and Discrimination

Aggression and Violence

Romantic Relationships

Helping behaviors

What you can gain from this course

Importantly, as we learn about how the social environment influences us we will also
pay attention to the research methods used to acquire this information and consider
the practical application of this knowledge. By the end of this course you will be able
to:

1.Describe and analyze human behavior (from a social psychological lens)

2. Critically evaluate psychological research

3.Apply theories from social psychology to your everyday life

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Dr. Emily Hangen My Teaching Philosophy

(she/her/hers) As a motivation researcher, I know that
deep and long-lasting learning occurs
Office: Bannow 476 when students study material that is

Office Hours: Sign up link here personally relevant and when they
enjoy deeply engaging in the learning
Mon 1:30-2:30pm
Thu 12:30-3:00pm process rather than fretting over
grades. Below are a couple of the
I welcome you to come to my office research-based practices I use to
hours! This is a time to ask questions, to facilitate your learning experience:

discuss ideas, or to simply introduce Mastery grading scheme: I use a
yourself. To avoid overlapping with grading scheme that favors
others, please sign up for office hours
using the link provided above, or email correction and long-term mastery
me if you need to schedule a time of the material over immediate
outside of my normal office hours. perfection

No busy work: I only assign work
that has a clear purpose and I am
transparent with you by explaining
the purpose of each assignment.

Relevance to you: I design
assignments and teach skills that

help you connect the course
content to your own life.

How to Succeed in this course

Podcast Class Your final grade consists of 4 components:
(20%) Engagement class engagement, assignments, two mastery
exams and a final podcast. Details about each
(20%) of these components is provided in the
following pages.

Mastery Assignments (Notice that half of your final grade comes
Exams (30%) from regular learning behaviors--coming to
(30%) class prepared and engaged and completing
all assignments.)

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Coursework: "Taking a
Purposes & Details memory test not

Class Engagement (20%) only assesses
what one knows,
Purpose: Your class engagement grade is but also enhances
based on your participation in all structured later retention, a
class activities (such as contributing in
partner/group discussions) and completing all phenomenon
in-class quizzes. Self-initiated comments and known as the
asking questions in class is encouraged but not testing effect."
required.

Details: Learning to organize and articulate (ROEDIGER & KARPICKE,
your thoughts is an invaluable skill. 2006)
Furthermore, active participation can lead to
greater enjoyment and less boredom in class.
Lastly, in-class quizzes are graded on a pass/fail
basis and are included for the purpose of
helping you remember newly learned concepts
for longer periods of time (see research on the
testing effect).

Assignments (30%)

Purpose: To reinforce your learning and to
demonstrate your ability to identify concepts
learned in class in real-world settings.

Details: Periodically throughout the semester
you will be asked to complete activities,
demonstrations, and various assignments.
**Except for emergencies and extenuating
circumstances, there are no make-ups for
these.**

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Mastery Exams (30%)

Purpose: To ensure that you have a solid understanding of the course concepts
and to demonstrate that you have developed individual mastery of the material.

Details: You will take 2 mastery exams to demonstrate your mastery of the
material. These exams will be taken in class and will consist of multiple choice,
fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions. **Important note: No make-up
exams will be given unless there are emergency, extenuating circumstances.**

Final Podcast (20%)

Purpose: Rather than
take a final exam, you
will demonstrate your
understanding of the
course material and
develop additional
skills by creating a brief
podcast.

Details: Through help
of tutorials provided in
and outside of class,
you will create a 4-6
minute podcast where
you will teach your
listeners about a concept in social psychology and how they can use that concept
in their own lives. You will need to define for your listeners any psychology terms
you mention and the podcast must include some music and/or sound effects*.
You will be graded on both the content of your podcast and the delivery of your
podcast.

*WARNING: Do NOT use any copyright music or sound effects (see resources for music/sound
effects on the course website).

Course Policies

Masking & Safety Measures

In our classroom we will wear masks continuosly in order to keep everyone safe.
Other safety protocols may be implemented later in the semester if needed.

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Missing Class

Class attendance is a valuable part of your learning experience. In this class, a lot of
learning and growth happens when we are exploring ideas together in class.
Students who miss class typically do not do as well as students who attend class.

If you choose to miss class, you are encouraged to review the slides and contact
a classmate to obtain notes, however your class engagement grade will be
negatively affected. **Furthermore: No make-up exams will be given except for
rare, extenuating circumstances.**

If you will be missing a class due to extenuating circumstances (illness, family
emergency, etc.), please contact me as soon as possible (at least a day in
advance, except in case of unexpected emergency). I will provide you with
quizzes/activities to complete if you want to make up your class engagement
grade for the missed class.

Late Work Penalty

You will lose 10% per day for late work.

Deadline Extension Policy
I get it. Life happens and sometimes a little
extra time goes a long way. For that reason, I
encourage you to be proactive! If you suspect
that you might not be able to make an
upcoming deadline please simply email me to
request a deadline extension at least 2 days in
advance. In general, I will grant an extra day no
questions asked*. However, if you have a
reasonable need and anticipate a longer
deadline extension, please contact me and
explain your need for a longer deadline
extension. I will determine if you qualify for a
longer deadline extension.

*Deadline extensions do not apply to the final
podcast nor peer review of the final podcasts.

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Academic Integrity

All of us at Fairfield University are committed to upholding the value of academic
honesty. As a faculty member I am committed to exemplifying academic integrity
myself and to holding my students accountable as well. There are serious
consequences for academic dishonesty including receiving an 0 grade on the
assignment in question, receiving a mark on your file in the academic dean’s
office, getting an F grade on the course, and when appropriate even expulsion.

You are responsible for knowing Fairfield University’s academic integrity policy
and you will be held accountable even if you commit academic dishonesty
unintentionally. Please, please, please make sure you understand these
guidelines which you can find here! In general, you are expected to submit your
own work and you should give credit to any ideas or language that is not your own.

Having difficulty with the course work? If you are having
difficulty completing your work, please reach out to me. I am
happy to help, and I would much rather work our way to a
solution together than for you to jeopardize your academic
integrity.

Confused or have a specific question about the academic
integrity policy? If you aren’t super sure about what may
constitute academic integrity or would like to double check, I am
more than happy to discuss. Just reach out!

Can you work with your classmates? You are welcomed and
encouraged to share notes from class and study with your
classmates. However, you must work independently and submit
your own work on all graded assignments and exams.

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Support Resources

We all need extra support throughout our lives. Fairfield University offers you some
excellent support resources and I encourage you to take full advantage of them to
help you succeed academically and to take care of your health and well-being.

Accessibility

I want to ensure that you receive access to any accessibility resources you are
entitled to receive. If you need academic adjustments or accommodations please
contact the Office of Accessibility ([email protected]) in the Academic & Career
Development Center (you can find information using this link). Please register with
the Office of Accessibility as soon as possible so I can grant you accommodations
in a timely manner. After registering with the Office of Accessibility, I invite you to
reach out to me to review the accommodations and discuss how they will apply to
you in this class.

Technology & Blackboard

For help with Blackboard or other technical issues, you can contact Fairfield
University’s ITS Helpdesk. They can be reached by phone at 203-254-4069, by email
at [email protected], by creating an online help ticket here, or by stopping
by the Help Desk located in the Dimenna Nyselius Library Room 230.

Mental Health & Well-Being

College can be an exciting and memorable time in your life. However, it can also

be overwhelming. If you are struggling, you are not alone! Fortunately, at Fairfield

University the Counseling & Psychological Services offers a free, confidential

service for full-time undergraduate students. For more information or to make an

appointment, call Counseling & Psychological Services (203) 254-4000 ext. 2146 or

visit their website here. Services provided can help with a variety of issues

including (click on topic below to learn more):

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Eating Disorders

Anxiety Gambling Problems

Bipolar Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Coping with trauma Sexual Misconduct

Depression Sexual Harassment

If you are concerned about a friend, please see helpful guidance here. If you are in

danger or experiencing an emergency or crisis, please call Public Safety at (203)

254-4090.

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Course Schedule

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