Fall 2022 Course Syllabus Course: PSYC-2319 (Section: 1C, CRN: 92706) Social Psychology

Instructor Information
Instructor	Sonya Briscoe
Email	briscoesy@lamarpa.edu
Phone	4099846337
Office	Educational I - Room: 133
Office Hours	FCIL - Education Bldg Thursday 5:30-8:30pm
Additional Contact Information	See me before or after class -- or by appt
Course Information
Description	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.
Required Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Social Psychology (12th ed.), Myers, D.G., Twenge, J. M., McGraw Hill Education.   ISBN: 978-0-07-786197-1 / ISBN: 0-07-786197-3
Additional Materials/Resources	None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	1.Define social psychology and related terminology.  2.Discuss the relationship between the person and the situation and its influence on attitudes, prejudice, aggression, prosocial behavior, and interpersonal relationships. 3.Describe the dynamics of group behavior in areas of social influence, such as altruism, conformity, obedience, deindividuation, leadership, intergroup relations, and conflict and cooperation 4.Identify and evaluate the current and historical research, and research methods of social psychology, including ethical considerations. 5.Apply social psychological principles to real-world issues.
Core Objectives	Academic Courses ONLY. NOTE: Please copy as many Core Objectives as necessary that apply to this course and paste in the box below. * Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and/or visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. . * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Lecture Topics Outline	LECTURE TOPICS          Social Thinking       What is Social Responsibility?     Introduction Social Psychology                   The Self in a Social World             Social Beliefs and Judgments                                   Behaviors and Attitudes                                              Social Influence                               Genes, Culture, and Gender     Conformity and Obedience           Persuasion     Group Influence             Social Relations        Prejudice: Disliking Others      Aggression: Hurting Others                            Attraction and Intimacy:  Liking and Loving Others      Helping             Applying Social Psychology         Conflict and Peacemaking                Social Psychology in the Clinic       Social Psychology in Court       Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future
Major Assignments Schedule	COURSE CALENDAR (Tentative -Subject to change with notice)   Module 1 – Social Thinking          Week 1 (Aug 22-28)          Course Introduction, Syllabus review, & Orientation with materials         Reading:  What is Social Responsibility?                         Ch1-Introduction Social Psychology                       Week 2 (Aug 29-Sep 4)          Reading: Ch2-The Self in a Social World                  Week 3 (Sep 4-11)         Reading: Ch3-Social Beliefs and Judgments                                                      Ch4-Behaviors and Attitudes                                                      Week 4 (Sep 12-18)         Exam 1 Ch 1-4         Be sure you are working on Midterm Research Assignment   Module 2 – Social Influence                                    Week 5(Sep 19-25)          Reading:  Ch5-Genes, Culture, and Gender                          Ch6-Conformity and Obedience                      Week 6 (Sep 26-Oct 2)          Reading:  Ch7-Persuasion                       Week 7 (Oct 3-9)          Reading:  Ch8-Group Influence            Exam 2:  Ch 5-8            Week 8 (Oct 10-16)          MIDTERM RESEARCH PAPER DUE   Module 3 – Social Relations           Week 9 (Oct 17-23)         Reading:  Ch9-Prejudice: Disliking Others                          Ch10-Aggression:  Hurting Others                                Week 10 (Oct 24-30)         Reading:  Ch11-Attraction and Intimacy:  Liking and Loving Others                         Ch12-Helping                  Week 11 (Oct 31-Nov 6)                 Exam 3: Ch 9-12                      Module 4 – Applying Social Psychology           Week 12(Nov 7-13)          Reading:  Ch 13-Conflict and Peacemaking                                   Ch14-Social Psychology in the Clinic          Be sure you are working on Final Research Assignment                                             Week 13 (Nov 14-20)          Reading: Ch15-Social Psychology in Court                         Ch16-Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future           Week 14 (Nov 21-27)         FINAL RESEARCH PAPER - DUE            Week 15 (Nov 28- Dec 4)           Exam 4 (Chap 13-16) & Presentations           Week 16 (Dec 5-8)          Assignment Pickup & Presentations
Final Exam Date	November 30, 2022 - 5:30 PM
Grading Scale	900 - 1000 = A     800 - 890 = B     700 - 790 = C    600 - 690 = D    590 – below = F
Determination of Final Grade	Exams/Group/In-Class Work:   60% Worksheets/Class Participation:  10% MidTerm Project:  15% Final Project/Core Assignment: 15% (Core Assignment)
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Respectful behavior:  Be respectful of instructors, fellow students and the academic environment.  Instructors have NO obligation to tolerate disruptive behaviors of any kind.  This includes excessive/disruptive talking.  Problematic behavior may result in you being asked to exit the classroom and/or dismissal from the course. Sleeping in class:  Please be aware that attendance requires not just your presence but your attention.  If you sleep in class you will be asked to leave and counted absent for the day.  NOTE:  In accordance with the attendance policy, five (5) absences can result in administrative removal from the course.   Please be mindful of students with disabilities:  Some may be visible and others may not.  Most of us are extremely considerate of disabilities we recognize, but less aware and thus less sensitive to those we cannot see.  Invisible disabilities may include such conditions as (ADHD, asthmas, allergies, chronic pain, hearing impairments, migraines, seizures, vision impairments, and many more).  Something as simple as body sprays and fragrances may affect/trigger asthma or migraines.  Lighting or excessive noise can become problems for those with hearing disorders or epilepsy.  Let us all keep these things in mind, and BE CONSIDERATE OF THE NEEDS OF THOSE AROUND US.
Attendance Policy	Absences, Tardiness, and Make-ups:   Attendance and punctuality are expected.   Your preparation, and participation are expected.   The privilege of making up an assignment (including exams) should not be assumed.  If possible, make arrangements in advance, for known scheduling problems/conflict.  If you miss an exam or assignment because of an excused absence that was not prearranged, speak to the instructor as soon as possible regarding the missed work.  Attendance is REQUIRED in face-to-face classes.  More than 3 unexcused/unaccounted for absences may result in you being administratively removed from the course regardless of your course average.
Additional Information	Plagiarism is not tolerated.  Lamar State College Port Arthur strongly enforces Academic Honesty.   Plagiarism of any kind will result of academic penalties at the least or the possibility of non-acceptance of the assignment(s).  In this case, the grade of zero would be given without the chance of makeup.   Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies(Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.   You should have a good understanding of the word and considerations of PLAGIARISM.  Punishment for such can range from receiving a zero on an assignment to school expulsion. Again, see LSC-PA policies.    Please Note:  If plagiarism is discovered at any point in the course, all previously graded work will be subject to reexamination/regarding.  Your course average will be adjusted accordingly.  Again, I stress, all plagiarism results in the grade of ZERO and you can be removed from the course.       If you have any questions and/or concerns, please make me aware of them.   If you need to speak to me in person, please see me after class or make an appointment for longer conversations.  Such appointments will be immediately following class on Tuesday or Thursday (try to present two possible days to select from in case of scheduling conflicts).   Don’t wait until you have fallen far behind to seek help.  I want you to succeed, I am here to assist you in your academic success.
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect	As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct	LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting	For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern	If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information	Inmate Instruction Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis Email: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341