Social Psychology Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Deborah Harding (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

Email me from your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM EMAIL!  After the semester is over, you can contact me at: djharding@actx.edu

Phone

Cell: Best way to get me: (806) 584-7569 from 9 am to 9 pm any day.  Call me but DO NOT TEXT ME!

Office Location

Dutton Hall 202-J

Office Hours

TO SET UP A MEETING:  CONTACT ME BY PHONE: The VERY BEST WAY TO REACH ME IS AT MY CELL PHONE AT  (806) 584-7569 between 9 AM and 9 PM, any day of the week. 

 

PLEASE...NO TEXTING: Please note that I DO NOT TEXT MY STUDENTS and I DO NOT ACCEPT TEXT MESSAGES.  If you can text me, then you can call me!  AGAIN, my cell phone is 806 584-7569!  If there is an occasion where I am traveling or cannot respond to you in a timely manner by phone, I will let you know that you can text me for that period of time.  However, outside of that, PLEASE CALL!  I enjoy talking to my students! If you text me, I will not respond to you! Sorry...I want to handle all student business over the phone or in an email!

If I'm not available when you call, I will call you back so please tell me your name, the best time to call you AND WHAT CLASS YOU ARE IN!  That way, I can better answer your questions! Thanks!  Also, we can set up a face to face conference if you want to!

 

EMAIL ME: You can also email me through the BLACKBOARD COURSE EMAIL feature!   Again, if you email me outside the CLASSROOM ONLINE EMAIL SYSTEM, your email may not get to me.  It may be treated as spam. SO, USE THE EMAIL FUNCTION IN THE ONLINE CLASS! It's in the MENU to the left of the screen and it says Send an EMAIL!   Click on that and then select SEND AN EMAIL TO THE INSTRUCTORS in the CLASS!  

 

OFFICE HOURS and APPOINTMENT TIMES: 

SPRING- II - 2021:  March 22nd through May 14th:   I will be ON CAMPUS in my office in DUTTON HALL 202J Monday and Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:00 pm. I have a 9 am to 10:15 am course, as well as a Monday-Thursday 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm course.   Please call me so we can set up an appointment time that works for you. We can meet virtually or somewhere where we can socially distance effectively (not in my office!) I have a virtual office in COLLABORATE where we can also meet face to face if you need tutoring or just to chat, if you prefer. 
If you want to meet with me outside of those hours, I'm happy to do that. Please call me and we can set up a time to meet. As well, I'm happy to meet with you  on a FACETIME CALL or in our COLLABORATE MEETING PLACE ONLINE! I am happy to tutor you in any way I can so you can succeed in this course! Please call me at 806 584-7569 to meet with me on any other day.  I appreciate you calling me first on my cell phone if you want to meet with me in my office so that I can prepare to meet you in order to protect both of us from COVID exposure.  Thank you! 
SO YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE COLLABORATE:  There will be a video for you to watch as to how to attend COLLABORATE MEETINGS in your COURSE MENU LIST. Go online to your BLACKBOARD CLASS and you will see it in the MENU LIST to the LEFT OF THE SCREEN. As well, please feel free to call me if you are still not sure how to use COLLABORATE for your online meeting.  I am happy to do anything I can do to assist you during this difficult semester! Please call me at 806 584-7569 and let's figure out a time to work with you!
NEED MORE HELP: Call me! I can tutor you.  If you need more help with tutoring in the class you are in, we can get you set up with the folks at the STUDENT SUCCESS TUTORING CENTER can help you. We will work online or over the phone, in COLLABORATE or we can facetime until the advisories for social distancing pass.

FOR ONLINE CLASSES or ON-CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED CLASSES:  THE BEST WAY TO SET UP AN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENT is to CALL ME ON MY CELLPHONE at 806 584-7569.

FOLKS: Please, I give you my cell phone number so you can call me between 9 am and 9 pm, 7 days a week! Feel free to CALL me OR EMAIL ME SO WE CAN FIGURE OUT WHERE AND WHEN we can either visit by phone or in person!  Please do not abuse your privilege of having my cell number.  Again, please call me or email me. ....please DO NOT TEXT MESSAGE ME!  I want to communicate with you directly!

Course Information

COVID-19 Protocols

Recording Policy

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Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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Administrative Drop Policy

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Course

PSYC-2319-001 Social Psychology

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

Course 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.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Duff, K.  (2012).  THINK SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY.  Boston: Allyn Bacon (Pearson) Publishers. (PAPERBACK)

ISBN#13: 978-0-205-01354-8

Available in book store, AMAZON.COM or BARNESANDNOBLE.COM. 

YOU DO NOT NEED ANY STUDY GUIDE, AS THIS INSTRUCTOR MAKES HER OWN STUDY GUIDES FOR EACH EXAM.  AS WELL, THERE ARE PUBLISHER PRACTICE TESTS THAT YOU CAN TAKE ONLINE FOR EACH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK! 

NOTE: You may also be able to find this book used at Amazon.com, as well as at BARNES and NOBLE online  at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/textbooks-college-textbooks/379002366/

Sometimes these sellers have the books for less than the AC bookstore charges, if you want to order it in advance of the class. YOU MUST HAVE THE TEXTBOOK AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS! 

As well, you can go to Textbooks Direct and find good prices on used texts, OR rent the book. Go to:

http://www.directtextbook.com/prices/9780205698301

Supplies

STUDENT SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES: Our library, Writer’s Corner and MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE and ADVOCACY RESOURCE CENTER:

 

YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO A WORKING COMPUTER OR BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE AC COMPUTERS DURING THE TIMES THEY ARE OPEN.  If you don't have your own computer, use AC computers. We have computers for your use in the on campus COMPUTER LABS as well as the 2nd floor of the library. 

If you need help to set up your AC CONNECT account, go to the second floor of the library and they will assist you in getting set up! If you need help you may also contact our Helpdesk at 371-5000 or email them at askac@actx.edu

To access AC CONNECT, you need your AC online user name and password. This class has an online courseroom that you can access by going to the AC homepage, clicking on AC ONLINE at the top of the homepage, and then putting in your user name and password when prompted.  You will see the online link to our classroom. This is where you will be able to access and print off lecture notes in power point, assignments, reminders, and study guides for the exams, and where you will take your EXAMS.  ALL OF THE AC LIBRARY COMPUTERS HAVE POWERPOINT AND MSWORD, SO YOU CAN USE THEM AT ANY TIME THE LIBRARY IS OPEN. NOTE THAT LIBRARY INFORMATION IS FOUND BELOW: YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT THE LIBRARY TO GET HOURS DURING HOLIDAY PERIODS. CONTACT THE LIBRARY AT:

  • WashingtonStreetCampus--Lynn Library (806-371-5400, Toll-free 866-371-5468)

  • West Campus Library(6100 West 9th St.; 806-356-3627)

  • Email the library for help:   library-help@actx.edu

Please Note: Computer users must exit computers 10 minutes before closing time.

 LIBRARY OPERATING HOURS ARE:

FALL and SPRING HOURS:

Monday - Thursday..............7:30 am - 9:00 pm 

Friday.................................7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday.............................CLOSED

Sunday...............................2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  • 4th Floor Only:

    • Monday-Thursday 9:00-6:50

    • Friday 9:00-12:50

    • Saturday Closed

    • Sunday 2:00 – 5:50

Be sure you check for Holidays and Additional Closings! 

SUMMER HOURS ARE:

Monday - Thursday..............7:30 am - 9:00 pm (On Thursdays, 4th Floor only closes at 5:00 pm.)

Friday.................................7:30 am - 12:00 noon

Saturday.............................CLOSED

Sunday...............................2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

 

WRITER's CORNER:  WELCOME TO THE WRITER'S CORNER FOR HELP WITH YOUR PAPER!!!

If you have trouble writing, we have a great support system for you at the WRITER's CORNER.  Please take advantage of this resource and have them HELP YOU WITH YOUR PAPER! They will send me a tutoring report which will help you in your grade, and I PROMISE, taking the time and making the effor tto visit the good folks at the WRITER's CORNER will be worth your while when it comes to your PAPER GRADE! This is a large part of your final grade for this course, so USE THEM! 

  • Folks, this is a GREAT RESOURCE if you are not the BEST WRITER! They will help you polish your paper and give you help with your final project for this class!  USE THIS RESOURCE!!!

  • For help with your papers: go to Writers' Corner

  • Mission and Services:The Writers’ Corner staff firmly believe that good writing is an essential skill for being successful in college. Our main goal, therefore, is to help students become more confident and effective writers.Whether drafting research papers, preparing marketing proposals, or working on writing projects for any class at Amarillo College, students will benefit from one-on-one tutoring sessions with knowledgeable and encouraging tutors.  Our tutors review assignment requirements, provide constructive feedback, and guide students through all phases of the writing process.The Writers’ Corner is open to all students, regardless of academic discipline and skill level.

  • We Offer:*One-on-one tutoring sessions with trained tutors,  small workshops throughout the semester covering various aspects of academic writing,  in-class presenations on the role of the Writers' Corner, a waiting area for walk-ins and early arrivals, coffee and donuts for students with appointments, EMAIL US AT: writerscorner@actx.edu

  • OR stop by: LOCATION:  Ordway Hall, Room 102

  • Hours of Operation:

    • Fall & Spring Semesters:Monday - Thursday  8:00 am to 4:00 pm and ClosedFriday, Saturday, and Sunday

    • Summer Sessions:  Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

 
GREAT RESOURCE:  Mental Health Services and the Advocacy & Resource Center:
 As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student’s ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5191.  The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/.  Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is www.actx.edu/arc
 

Student Performance

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

USING FILMS, READINGS SPECIFIC TO CERTAIN TOPICS, IN CLASS AND ONLINE LABS, AS WELL AS CLASS DISCUSSIONS, LECTURE AND EXAMS, STUDENTS WHO TAKE THIS COURSE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES BY THE END OF THIS CLASS: 1.  Learners will gain a working knowledge as to how individuals impact social situations and groups and how situations and groups impact individual thinking, feeling and behavior.
    
2.  Learners will gain an understanding of how scientific methodology is applied to studying social psychology.
    
3.  Learners will analyze the major concepts and theories in the field of social psychology.
    
4.  Learners will critically and creatively analyze concepts and theories discussed in the text.  Students will engage is discussions in class, as well as writing essays related to the text readings and lecture material.
    
5.   By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply the ideas in this class to real world social situations, such as dealing with prejudice and stereotyping, changing attitudes and behaviors through persuasive techniques (such as those used in politics and advertising), and in creating a sustainable future on our planet, as a few examples.
    

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

STUDENT BEHAVIOR: What is expected of you!

IF THIS IS AN ON CAMPUS COURSE: Students are expected to attend class, to participate in class and to prepare for class lectures and discussions by reading the text and doing homework assignments. Students are expected to turn off all electronic devices (if you have a sick child, you may bring your phone and put it on vibrate). Please do not engage in side conversations during class time, texting, reading newspapers, taking naps, and any other distracting behaviors. If you miss class, you are expected to contact the instructor and/or other students in the class to get information about the class. 

HYBRID COURSES: Because hybrid courses only meet 50% of the time as a rule, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND EVERY CLASS ON CAMPUS.  The rest of your work is to be completed ONLINE in your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM.  Again, attendance is expected and required for all ON CAMPUS MEETINGS according to the scheduling set in the COURSE PARAMETERS! Failure to attend will result in loss of points on your final grade.

ONLINE COURSE:  If this is an online course, you should consider being in the classroom working at least TWICE A WEEK.  Students who set regular study hours do much better than those that only get in the classroom before exam time.  You MUST complete the syllabus quiz to be considered ATTENDING THE ONLINE COURSE. If you fail to complete the quiz, even though you have checked into the class, YOU WILL BE COUNTED AS NOT ATTENDING on the COURSE CENSUs AND THIS CAN RESULT IN YOU LOSING YOUR FINANCIAL AID AND BEING ADMINISTRATIVELY WITHDRAWN FROM THE CLASS!  Again, you MUST TAKE THE REQUIRED SYLLABUS QUIZ by the due date to be considered as ATTENDING!

FOR ALL COURSES: Since this instructor emails reminders via the AC ONLINE classroom announcement page, it's best to check into your AC ONLINE class frequently.  As well, all course notes and assignments are in the AC ONLINE classroom folders, as directed by your instructor.   It is your responsibility to get the information and printed materials, as well as take EXAMS in the AC Online classroom. If you don't have a computer, simply check the ones in the library.  You can get onto AC ONLINE from any computer anywhere!

Each student is expected to engage in academic honesty, refraining from cheating on EXAMS or plagiarism. YOUR EXAMS ARE MEANT TO BE TAKEN BY YOU!  IF THIS INSTRUCTOR LEARNS THAT YOU ARE COLLABORATING ON EXAMS, YOU WILL FAIL THE COURSE!  Plagiarism on written work will NOT be tolerated.  PLAGIARISM IS USING SOMEONE ELSES’ MATERIAL AS IF IT WERE WRITTEN OR ORIGINATED BY YOU.  If you plagiarize, you can fail the assignment and receive a 0.  Plagiarism means copying off of the internet, quoting directly without giving credit to the source, or using parts of another persons work as your own. Copying and pasting material off the internet is strictly forbidden!   YOU MUST CITE ALL SOURCES AND HAVE A REFERENCE SECTION WITH APA STYLE CITATIONS FOR YOUR PAPER! PLEASE DO NOT ENGAGE IN THIS BEHAVIOR.  We have access to a plagiarism checker program and any paper that this instructor sees is plagiarized in part or in full, will be getting a 0 on the paper, and a letter of reprimand will be filed in your academic record.  IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AS TO WHETHER SOMETHING IS CONSIDERED PLAGIARISM, PLEASE ASK YOUR INSTRUCTOR BEFORE YOU ENGAGE IN QUESTIONABLE BEHAVIOR!  AGAIN, I CONSIDER THIS A VERY SERIOUS OFFENSE AND WILL NOT TOLERATE IT!!!

FOR ONLINE COURSES AND ONLINE PORTIONS OF TRADITIONAL AND HYBRID COURSES: Students are expected to engage in appropriate "netiquette" in the ONLINE PORTIONS of this class AT ALL TIMES.  Inappropriate online behaviors, such as swearing, discussion of inappropriate issues NOT related to the course room material, or any type of intolerance or rudeness to other learners will not be tolerated and may result in having to drop this course, failing the class, or dismissal from Amarillo College. Treat others as you like to be treated and everything should be fine!

Now, having said that, please remember that this is an COLLEGE LEVEL COURSE, and we will be discussing controversial issues in an ADULT MANNER!  You are expected to act like an adult in these discussions and realize that others may think and feel differently than you on a host of issues related to sociology!  Diversity is a GREAT THING and to be APPRECIATED in this instructors opinion.  If you find something offensive that is said by another student OR your instructor, please don't hesitate to contact me and discuss this with me.  However, it's important to remember that this course is not designed to CONFIRM YOUR OWN POLITICAL or RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, but rather to get you to think about sociology, society, and people in a bigger way than you may have already been exposed to. IN THAT, YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF UNCOMFORTABLE AT TIMES, AS YOU ARE BEING REQUIRED TO STRETCH OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE! This is a part of what it means to get an education!  Obviously, learning to see the world in a different light is the goal of this course!   You are encouraged to debate others, and your instructor, in a polite BUT WELL INFORMED manner!  If you want to debate a point made, all this instructor asks, is that you bring your sources and do a good job of backing up your ideas.  In academics, we like well informed opinions!  This is KEY to analytical and creative thinking and is the hallmark of what it means to have academic freedom!  If you are not comfortable expressing your opinions in front of the class, you may obtain 10 extra credit points by WRITING a rebuttal paper.  If your instructor feels that you have backed up your point of view with sources that are informed and expert on the topic, your instructor will READ your paper to the class (with your permission of course!).  Let's enjoy the spirit of debate and differing viewpoints.  I look forward to a REAL educational experience with you all! 

If you have a complaint about this course, please contact me first.  If you are uncomfortable doing that, you may contact my supervisor, Dr. STEFANIE DECKER, at DUTTON HALL 202-L, or call her at 806 371-5195

If you have a concern that something you want to say or write that you think might offend others in the classroom or in the online course-room, run it by me first. Simply contact me via the AC ONLINE class email. As well, if you are aware of any student being mistreated or harassed in this course (including yourself), please bring it to my immediate attention.  We have zero tolerance for any student being mistreated here at Amarillo College. This will be a SAFE place for the expression of ideas and exchanges! Remember, you are an adult and differences in opinions, beliefs and ideas are a critical part of adult education!  You are expected to be an adult in this class!  Thank you for making our class a safe place to discuss ideas and to learn!   ~ Dr. Harding

Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA IS UNDER CONSTRUCTIONS DUE TO PROBLEMS IN THIS COURSE: PLEASE COME BACK WEDNESDAY, JAN 18th for updated calendar and grading schedule! THANK YOU: Your grades are based on the following: (in progress)

YOU CAN SEE YOUR GRADES FOR THIS COURSE AT ALL TIMES BY GOING TO THE COURSE HOMEPAGE, AND CLICKING ON the "MY GRADES" TAB in the MENU to the left of your screen. IF YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH YOUR GRADE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY, SO WE CAN GET IT CORRECTED RIGHT AWAY! THANKS!

Your final grade for this course will be based on the standard grading percentages:

  • 89.45 - 100 = A
  • 79.45 - 89.44 = B
  • 69.45 - 79.44 = C
  • 49.45 - 69.44 = D
  • Below 49.5 - F

YOUR FINAL GRADE IS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING POINTS:

Syllabus Quiz is required  = 10 points

Service Project Topic (the name of the agency you will work at) = 10 points 

4 LABS for Units 1, 2, 3, and 4 (25 pts each)  =  100 points

Exams 1, 2, 3 (you can drop your lowest exam from these 3 exams, or missed exam)     200 points

Exam 4 (required for everyone, as it has a few comprehensive questions)     = 100 points

Service Learning Project Essay  (Required by State of Texas) =      100 points 

ATTENDANCE POINTS AND IN CLASS LABS:  Student Info Sheet return (5 pts), Unit 1 Science in class lab (5 pts), Self-Monitoring & 20 Statements Test results (5 pts),  IAT TEST RESULTS and Persuasion in class lab (5 pts),   Abu Ghraib paragraph (5 pts), Aggression (5 Pts), Altruism (5 pts).  (you get to miss or drop 1) =  30 points

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES up to 30 points (you may not get more than 30 ec pts):

Extra credit SNACKS on movie night ( 10 pt each) up to 20 points possible             (+20 EC points)

You can take the EXTRA CREDIT SCIENCE PRACTICE QUIZ for up to 5 extra credit points

You can donate between $5.00 to $30.00 worth of food to our AC PANTRY for another 5 to 30 extra credit points ( +10 points). 

REMEMBER: YOU CANNOT RECEIVE MORE THAN 30 extra credit points for this class and you can use some or all of these opportunites.

TOTAL POINTS:          550 points             (plus extra credit up to 30 points)

Attendance

"90% of Success is SHOWING UP"  ~ Woody Allen

While it may be tempting to skip class if this is a traditional on campus course OR not check in frequently in an online class, know that the #1 factor linked with good grades , whether the class is traditional OR ONLINE, IS class attendance!!!  You can work ahead in this class, BUT note that each unit, exam, lab and assignment has a closing time.  You MUST stay current with your work and it’s highly suggested that you fill out the study guide as your read your chapters before you take the exam for that unit!

The people that will do the best in the class are those that are in the class every CLASS or ONLINE FREQUENTLY if it’s an online course, that do their study guides and practice quizzes, along with watching all required films and doing the written labs over the material in that chapter!  I hope you will be ONE OF THOSE STUDENTS!  Good luck with that! I LOVE GIVING A's for EXCELLENT WORK!  ~ Dr. Harding

Calendar

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 2319 Sec 001 ON CAMPUS- SPRING I 2018   

NOTE: This calendar is not set in stone and  may change as needed, due to system outages, illness, and other unforeseen events so be sure you check your ANNOUNCEMENTS ON YOUR HOME PAGE and your AC GOOGLE EMAIL for updates, and schedule changes! IT IS NOT SET IN STONE! 

WHAT IS DUE and  WHEN CHECKLIST: PRINT OFF AND KEEP WITH YOU:

 Check off items as you complete them! Keep Track of your work!

8 Week Class Schedule Overview of DUE DATES and points:

 

UNIT 1: CHAPTERS 1 and 2 and CLASS DIVIDED FILM, UNIT 1 LAB

  • BEFORE CLASS 1: PRINT OFF THE FOLLOWING FOR UNIT 1: Unit 1 Study Guide (fill in as you read), Chapter 1 and 2 PPT notes (not required but very helpful), THEORY HANDOUT, UNIT 1 LAB, CALENDAR for course.  Watch CLASS DIVIDED film.  
  • Go online to your BLACKBOARD CLASS and review SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS, DOWNLOAD YOUR TEMPLATE and SELECT YOUR PROJECT by calling the agency that you are interested in. You must make sure they can accommodate you!
  • Class 1, TUES, JAN 16th: CLASS INTRO, Unit 1, READ CH 1 and BRING UNIT 1 LAB, Movie Night: THE CLASS DIVIDED. Be ready to introduce ourselves..an interesting factoid about YOU!
  • FOR Class 2, THURS, JAN 18th; Read CH 1 and 2 in UNIT 1. Print off study guide, UNIT 1 LAB, Ch 1 and 2 PPT notes and STUDENT INFO SHEET.  Go over your syllabus and return STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET and UNIT 1 Science lab in class worth 5 points.
  • Class 2, THURS, JAN 18th: Print off CH 1 PPT NOTES and CH 2 WHY WE NEED SCIENCE PPT NOTES,  and THEORY HANDOUT and bring to class, along with UNIT 1 LAB!  Read Ch 2, BRING UNIT 1 LAB and do In- class SCIENCE LAB in groups (5 points)...Don't forget your LAB SHEET..this is work that we will be doing in class for 5 points!!!!!!

UNIT 2 : CHAPTERS 3, 4 and 5, GRAND TORINO FILM and UNIT 2 FILM LAB, print Study Guide.

  • TUESDAY, JAN 23rd by 11:55 pm SYLLABUS QUIZ DUE: Go over online SYLLABUS and then take the REQUIRED ONLINE SYLLABUS QUIZ due!!!!  (10 points): You MUST take this quiz to be counted on census!!!! If you miss it, you can lose financial aid and be withdrawn from the class!
  • FOR CLASS 3. TUES JAN 23rd: UNIT 2 opens:  Read chapter 3. Print off CH 3 PPT notes and UNIT 2 EXAM STUDY GUIDE, along with UNIT 2 FILM LAB.  Ch 3 covers Heuristics and Social Cognition: Mental Shortcuts. Watch the SHORT FILMS in REQUIRED VIDEO folder for this chapter. If it says REQUIRED, then there will be questions on the EXAM!
  •  Class 3, TUES JAN 23rd: LAST DAY TO TURN IN STUDENT INFO SHEET (5 points). Discuss MENTAL SHORTCUTS and CHAPTER 3.   What stereotypes do you hold?
  • For Class 4, THURS  JAN 25th: Read Ch 4, The Self and Culture, Bring Self-monitoring and 20 Statements test results to discuss in groups worth 5 pts attendance. You will turn in your results to me for attendance points! SO PRINT THEM OFF!  2-1/2 attendance pts without this!
  • DUE IN Class 4: THURS, JAN 25th: SUBMIT A PIECE OF PAPER WITH YOUR NAME on it and the NAME OF YOUR SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT TOPIC or AGENCY or PROJECT PLAN ON IT (10 points).
  • DUE MONDAY, JANUARY  29th by 11:55 pm: CH 2 PRACTICE SCIENCE QUIZ due by 11:55 pm. You can take this as many times as you like for UP TO 5 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS. It's not required but optional for you but will help you on exam 1.
  • DUE MONDAY, JANUARY 29th by 11: 55 pm: Unit 1 EXAM DUE: will close over ch 1, 2, req films (100 points).  You have two attempts on the exam so DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO TAKE IT.  GRADEBOOK TAKES HIGHEST GRADE of two.
  • DUE IN CLASS 5 TUESDAY, JANUARY 30th: Turn in to professor IN CLASS: UNIT 1 CLASS DIVIDED and SCIENCE LAB: You must turn in your completed UNIT 1 LAB at the beginning of class on TUESDAY JANUARY 30th (25 Pts).
  • Class 5: TUES JAN 30th:  Read Ch 5: Discuss Social Judgments: Fundamental Attribution Error
  • Class 6: THURS, FEB 1st: MOVIE NIGHT: Bring Unit 2 Film Lab and bring EXTRA CREDIT SNACKS: Grand Torino: Stereotypes, Social Judgments, Culture, Self Schema & FAE.

DUE MON, FEB 5th by 11:55 pm: UNIT 2 EXAM will close (100 points). TAKE IT ONLINE IN unit 2 exam folder. You get two attempts.

  • UNIT 2 FILM LAB:  Due TUESDAY, Feb 6th IN CLASS (25 points)!
  • IAT TEST RESULTS for ATTENDANCE POINTS due THURSDAY, FEB 8th in class (5 points)
  • MOVIE NIGHT: American History X: Bring snacks for EXTRA CREDIT: THURSDAY, FEB 8th. Complete Lab Part I.( up to 10 extra credit points)
  • Part II of UNIT 3 FILM LAB: Paragraph on ABU GHRAIB over what you would have done due THURSDAY, FEB 15th in class  (25 points)
  • MOVIE NIGHT: Human Behavior Experiments Bring snacks for extra credit: THURSDAY, FEB 15th (10 EC pts)
  • EXAM #3:  Due MONDAY, FEB 19th 11:55 pm over films & CHPS 6, 7, 8 & 9.  You have 2 attempts. (100 pts)
  • UNIT 3 FILM LAB PARTS 1 and 3 due TUESDAY, FEB 20th in class (25 pts).
  • UNIT 4 OPENS COVERING CHAPTERS 10 & 11, 12, AND 13 ON TUESDAY, FEB 20TH
  • MOVIE NIGHT: Remember the Titans:  BRING SNACKS FOR EXTRA CREDIT: THURSDAY, FEB 22nd.
  • MOVIE NIGHT: The Mirror Has Two Faces: BRING SNACKS for EXTRA CREDIT: THURSDAY MARCH 1st
  • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY DUE IN DROP BOX ONLINE as either a WORD or RICH TEXT FORMAT FILE (do not submit a PDF or NOTES or PAGES or GOOGLE DOCS as I cannot open it and I won't be able to grade it).  DUE MONDAY, MARCH 5th 11:55 pm
  • UNIT 4 FILM LAB over REMEMBER the TITANS and MIRROR has TWO FACES due TUESDAY MARCH 6th in class (25 points).
  • LAST MOVIE NIGHT over BLIND SIDE: Bring snacks for extra credit: THURSDAY MARCH 8th: VOTE ON THIS CLASS
  • UNIT 4 EXAM (REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE) with comprehensive questions on it due FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 9th by 8:00 am.

    CLASSES:

    Class 7 TU FEB 6th: 

  • Read chapters 6 and 7 over ATTITUDES AND PERSUASION. 
  • Discuss your favorite ads and why you like the ad..what resonates?
  • HOMEWORK FOR NEXT CLASS: Take the IAT test online and print off your test results for 5 attendance points.

  • Class 8 TH FEB 8th:

  • Finish discussing chapter 7 and bring UNIT 4 FILM LAB. Complete Part I watching the movie
  • TURN IN YOUR IAT RESULTS FOR 5 attendance points
  • MOVIE NIGHT: AMERICAN HISTORY X.  Bring snacks if you signed up for extra credit points.
  • For next week:  Read chapters 8 and 9 and read the ABU GHRAIB ARTICLE ONLINE.  Do Part II of UNIT 4 LAB and submit next week for attendance points: What would you have done?

  • Class 9 TU FEB 13th:

  • Discuss chapters 8 and 9 over Group Influence and Social Influences. 
  • For next class: Do PART II of your LAB to TURN IN for ATTENDANCE POIINTS.  Write YOUR ABU GRHAIB PARAGRAPH in next class over WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD HAVE DONE AT ABU GHRIAB.

  • Class 10: TH FEB 15th:

  • Finish Chapter 9 and discuss your ABU GHRAIB PARAGRAPH..what would you have done.
  • MOVIE NIGHT:  Watch the Human Behavior Experiments film. Bring snacks if you signed up for extra credit points.
  • For next week: UNIT 4 opens. Read chapters 10 and 11 over Prejudice and Aggression and bring UNIT 4 FILM LAB.
  • REMINDER: UNIT 3 exam due MONDAY, FEB 19th 11:55 pm and UNIT 3 FILM LAB due in class TUESDAY FEB 20th.

  • Class 11: TU Feb 20th

  • UNIT 4 opens over chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13 and all handouts, movies, etc.
  • Fill out class handout over aggression for attendance points at beginning of class.
  • TURN in UNIT 3 FILM LAB
  • Discuss chapters 10 and 11 over who do we hate and who do we hurt?

  • Class 12: TH FEB 22nd:

  • Finish discussing chapter 11 over aggression. BE SURE YOU BRING your UNIT 4 FILM LAB to class!
  • MOVIE NIGHT: Watch Remember the Titans and bring snacks for extra credit and fill out UNIT 4 FILM LAB over chapters 10 and 11 questions.
  • Read Chapter 12 and 13 for next week and finish up your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY due MONDAY, MARCH 5th 11:55 pm in the online drop box in your BLACKBOARD CLASS.

  • Class 13:  TU FEB 27th:

  • Discuss chapter 12 over attraction.  Who do you love?  How does that fit with the types of people you dislike or "hate"?  What things attracted you to various people such as friends, spouses, boy-girl friends, etc?
  • Discuss chapter 13 over prosocial behavior.  Fill out in class handout over helping for attendance points.

  • Class 14: TH MARCH 1st

  • Finish discussing chapter 13 over prosocial behavior
  • MOVIE NIGHT: Watch The Mirror has Two Faces.  Bring your UNIT 4 FILM LAB and be sure you complete these questions to turn in next TUESDAY, MARCH 6th
  • REMEMBER: Your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY is due MONDAY, MARCH 5th ONLINE in the DROP BOX in  your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER. You must write you essay in the TEMPLATE I PROVIDED!  Do not delete anything in the template but write your answers in the areas provided.  Finally YOU MUST SAVE YOUR ESSAY as either a WORD DOCUMENT or a RICH TEXT FORMAT document.  Do not submit your essay as a PAGEs, NOTES, PDF or GOOGLE DOCS document. If you do, I cannot open it to grade it and you will get a 0!
  • Complete your UNIT 4 film lab over chapters 10, 11, and 12. TURN IN NEXT TUESDAY in class.

  • Class 15:  TU March 6th

  • Turn in your UNIT 4 FILM LAB.
  • MOVIE NIGHT: Discuss Helping and handout for 5 points, watch THE BLIND SIDE. BRING SNACKS for extra credit points.
  • You have the rest of the week to submit your UNIT 4 REQUIRED EXAM (everyone takes this and you cannot drop this exam). IF you do not take this exam, it's a 0!!!  EXAM 4 IS DUE FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 9th by 8:00 am.  NO EXCEPTIONS! Grades will be submitted by noon.

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFO: IMPORTANT DATES, RESOURCES and HOW TO REVIEW YOUR EXAMS & QUIZZES, and VIEW GRADES, INSTRUCTOR's FEEDBACK COMMENTS AND RUBRICS FOR YOUR LABS AND DISCUSSIONS:

 

  • Social Services Office at Amarillo College: Resources for social services or emergency services for students are available at - http://www.actx.edu/resources/.  If a situation arises that interferes with your performance in the class, please notify your instructor and be sure to take advantage of the many resources available through the Social Services Office.
  • Open Computer Labs: The Business Systems and Emerging Technology Department hosts an open computer lab on the 2nd Floor of the Byrd Business Building. Labs are open 7 days a week.  Assistance with this course and/or technical assistance are available in the computer labs.
  • CIS Web Site: http://cis.actx.edu
  • Direct link to AC Connect portal and courses as well as your AC Connect email- https://acconnect.actx.edu/. You will log in with the same ID and password you use for WebAdvisor.  Contact AskAC (806-371-5000) for help if you have trouble with your log in.
  • AskAC -  http://www.actx.edu/contact/-   Please contact AskAC for technical help. Contact your instructor for help with this class. 
  • Student Help Center -  http://www.actx.edu/ctl/index.php?module=article&id=178-   Offers technical help to AC students 
  • Writers' Corner: If you feel you need help organizing and writing course work, check this out. Writers’ Corner: Tutoring with Pizzazz - http://www.actx.edu/english/index.php?module=article&id=36. Writers' Corner is a great resource for help with writing papers and assignments. They can't help you with the content of your work, but they can help you write your work in the proper format.
  • AC Distance Education Home Page -  http://www.actx.edu/de/-   Information on requirements and taking an online course. 
  • Learn about using AC Connect (Blackboard) and using features of our course by reviewing the following tutorials:

HOW TO REVIEW YOUR EXAMS AND QUIZZES, and GRADED ASSIGNMENTS:   You can REVIEW YOUR EXAMS AND QUIZZES ONCE THE DUE DATE AND TIME HAS PASSED. In order to review your exams, click on MY GRADES TAB, go to the exam or quiz in the list that you want to review and Click on the exam.  It will show you what you missed.  In order to view your assignments, discussions, papers, and other work for YOUR INSTRUCTOR’s FEEDBACK, again, go to MY GRADES tab in the left hand menu, click.  Find the item you want to look at in the LIST (they are not necessarily in order...sorry!).  Click on that and you will see a place that says RUBRIC and COMMENTS.  Click on comments to see anything your instructor has said, and click on RUBRIC to view the rubric grading system and how your instructor graded you.  PLEASE...this instructor SPENDS A LOT OF TIME to give you CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK...USE IT and make corrections accordingly! If you keep making the same error time and again, YOUR GRADES WILL CONTINUE TO GO DOWN!  I expect you to USE THE FEEDBACK I GIVE YOU TO BECOME A BETTER STUDENT and to IMPROVE IN YOUR SCHOOL WORK!  

Syllabus Created on:

01/10/18 8:04 PM

Last Edited on:

02/06/18 5:05 PM