I. Course Title: Social Psychology
II. Course Number: PSYC 343
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: PSYC 121
V. Course Description:
Study of the effects of others on the behavior of individuals, including social perception,
attitude change, attraction and conformity, as well as the structure and behavior
of groups, including leadership, competition and decision making.
Note(s): Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designated course.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
Major topics to be covered in a typical semester will include:
- Research methods in social psychology
- Social perception
- Attitudes and attitude change
- Stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination
- Social influence
- Social exchange
- Group structure
- Group dynamics
- Attraction and relationships
- Aggression
- Altruism
- Cultural influences on social behavior
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
A number of instructional strategies will be employed to enhance student engagement,
and may include any or all of the following general strategies.
- Lecture
- Online content, activities, and assignments
- Individual and group presentations
- Individual and collaborative research activities
- Community-based projects
- Video instruction
- Instructor-led class discussions
- Small-group discussions
- Informal writing activities
- Written and critical thinking assignments
- Group activities
- Case studies
- Guest speakers
- Journals or class blogs
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe major findings and phenomena in the field of social psychology.
- Apply insights from social psychology to the analysis of everyday phenomena.
- Discuss the application of scientific methods to the analysis of social behavior.
VIII. Assessment Measures:
Assessment measures may include any combination of the following strategies:
- Examinations (Objective and essay questions)
- In-class or out-of-class quizzes
- Student presentations
- In-class discussion and participation
- Written assignments/projects
- Evaluation of research
- In-class application assignments
- Online assignments
- Group participation
- Class attendance
Other Course Information: None
Review and Approval
September 2001 Updated and put in new format Alastair V. E. Harris
March 01, 2021