Course Syllabus
Welcome to PSY 226
Instructor: Linda Banga
Face to Face Classes are in Room 101
ONLINE: A Zoom Meeting will be set-up for online students
Email: l.banga@suncrestcollege.ca
Classroom: 306-786-7311 Text: 306-563-8814
Counsellor: Sophia Thomas s.thomas@suncrestcollege.ca
I have been a teacher with Parkland College for 21 years and a Sessional Lecturer with the University of Saskatchewan for 10 years. Prior to working in education, I was employed as a paralegal for 7 years. I am passionate about education and I strive to create a vibrant Adult learning classroom.
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time on my farm with my husband and my 14 year old son. In my spare time I raise, train and shows Clydesdale horses. It’s the Clydesdales that have also taught me how to be become a motivational leader. Horses cannot communicate verbally so they rely on their senses and they are acutely aware of your tone and your body language. Horses, like students, want a leader that treats them with respect and compassion; and when they have this, a horse will do anything for you.
The picture below was taken at the World Clydesdale Show. The horse's name is Reba and together Reba and I won 3 World Titles.
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology 226.3 Individual Processes in Social Psychology
Instructor Information
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Instructor |
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Linda Banga |
All meetings by appointment, please. Lunch hours are a possibility, too. |
Land Acknowledgement
Our Yorkton campus is situated on Treaty 4 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respect to the First Nation and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another.
Description in Course Catalogue:
An examination of social psychological theories and research related to individual processes. Intrapersonal processes such as social cognition, the self, and attitudes, as well as interpersonal processes such as attraction, persuasion, altruism and aggression will be covered through lectures, readings, and assignments.
Required Course Material:
- Greenberg, J., Schmader, T., Arndt, J., & Landau, M. (2024). Social psychology: The science of everyday life (3rd ed.). New York: Worth Publishers. [The textbook is available at: https://store.macmillanlearning.com/ca/product/Social-Psychology-Digital-Update/p/1319545599
- Achieve is packed with digital content that works with your textbook to help you sharpen your skills and enhance your knowledge in your course. You will be assigned material in Achieve. Achieve will help you develop the skills you need to succeed in this course. To enroll in Achieve, please go https://achieve.macmillanlearning.com/courses/awym4w
Course Evaluation:
Chapter Quizzes 10%
Video Quests and Critical Thinking Quizzes 15%
Midterm 35%
Final Exam 40%
Course Overview:
This course will introduce you to the exciting field of social psychology. Often defined as the scientific study of human behaviour in social contexts, we will examine our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and the myriad ways they might be affected when we find ourselves in certain social situations. You also will be introduced to social psychological topics (e.g., issues pertaining to the self, issues affecting interpersonal relationships, and societal issues such as prejudice and discrimination). As the course progresses, your understanding of social psychological theories, research, and methods used to understand human behaviour in social contexts will be enhanced. In all, the course will give you an appreciation for the micro- and macro-level variables and processes that have implications for our wellness and that of society more generally.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you will have gained: 1) an introductory body of knowledge about key topics in the field of social psychology; 2) an understanding of the ways in which social psychologists conceptualize and examine social phenomena (i.e., the important happenings in our social world); 3) insight about the ways in which social phenomena can be understood, from different theoretical, methodological, and research vantages; and 4) the potential to think critically (or at least contemplate doing so!) when it comes to the formation of your own perspective in a local/global world.
Mid-term Exam:
You will have 3 hours to complete the mid-term exam. The mid-term exam is open book. The format of the mid-term exam is such that they may be comprised of all, or a combination of the following formats: multiple-choice; true/false; matching; fill-in-the-blank; and short answers.
The midterm is to be written on the week it is scheduled. If a student is unable to write an exam through no fault of their own for medical or other valid reasons, documentation must be provided and an opportunity to write the missed exam may be scheduled (at the instructor’s discretion and in accordance with any applicable University policies).
Final Exam:
For the final exam, you will have a time limit of 3 hours. Similar to the mid-term exams, the final exam may be comprised of all, or a combination of the following formats: multiple-choice; true/false; matching; fill-in-the-blank; and short answers. Please note that the final exam is cumulative, unless otherwise specified; that is, all course materials (i.e., assigned readings, lecture materials, in-class discussion topics, and film-related questions) have the potential to appear on the final exam. Therefore, the course demands that you be an active learner – take notes whenever, and in as much detail as, you can.
The final exam may be scheduled anytime by the Registrar’s Office during the Final Exam period (Dec. 6th-23rd); students should therefore avoid making prior travel, employment, or other commitments for this period. If a student is unable to write an exam through no fault of their own for medical or other valid reasons, documentation must be provided and an opportunity to write the missed exam may be given. Students are encouraged to review all examination policies and procedures: http://students.usask.ca/academics/exams.php
Academic Misconduct and Dishonesty:
The University has policies for student conduct and appeals which ca be found here: http://www.usask.ca/university_secretary/honesty/index.php.
There is a long list of what constitutes an act of academic dishonesty or misconduct here: http://www.usask.ca/secretariat/student-conduct-appeals/StudentAcademicMisconduct.pdf.
The University of Saskatchewan regulations on academic misconduct apply to all students. You are responsible for being aware of the regulations around academic misconduct. Please inform yourselves at the outset, and abide by the regulations.
Copyright Policy:
The University of Saskatchewan respects the rights of copyright holders, their legitimate assertions of their rights and any rules that they articulate for the use of their material when used in excess of Fair Dealing. Faculty and students have the responsibility to respect the rights of copyright owners, to make themselves aware of federal legislation (including the Fair Dealing guidelines) and to take the steps necessary to ensure that their use of all copyright materials is compliant. Please, familiarize yourselves with Copyright Law to not only understand what you cannot do, but what you can! You can find relevant information, including a complete list of what falls under Fair Dealing, here: http://www.usask.ca/copyright/index.php Contact the university Copyright Coordinator at copyright.coordinator@usask.ca or 955-8817 for more assistance.
Acknowledgments:
Thank you to Dr. Melanie Morrison for her work on the past course syllabus development which helped in creating this particular syllabus.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
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Sept. 5 |
Welcome to PSY 226 Introduction to Achieve |
Face to Face |
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Sept. 12 |
CHAPTER 1
The Revealing Science of Social Psychology
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Face to Face |
Chapter 1 Quiz
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Oct. 19 |
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Sept. 19
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CHAPTER 2
Fundamentals of Social Behavior
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Face to Face |
Chapter 2 Quiz
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Oct. 19 |
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Sept. 26
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Video Quest and Critical learning Quiz 1
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Online |
Video Activity Ch. 2: Paul Ekman on Mastering Your Emotions
Video Activity Ch. 2: Flight from Death: The Quest for Immortality
Critical learning Quiz 1
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Oct. 19 |
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Oct. 3
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CHAPTER 3
The Core Elements of Social Cognition |
Face to Face
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Chapter 3 Quiz
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Oct. 19 |
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Oct. 10
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CHAPTER 4
Thinking About People and Events
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Face to Face
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Chapter 4 Quiz
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Oct. 19 |
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Oct. 17
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Video Quest And Study for Midterm
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Online |
Video Activity Ch. 3: Priming in the Real World
Video Activity Ch. 4: The Heider/Simmel Experiment
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Oct. 19 |
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Oct. 20 - 26
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MIDTERM |
ONLINE |
Oct. 26 |
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Oct. 31
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CHAPTER 5
The Nature, Origins, and Functions of the Self
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Face to Face
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Chapter 5 Quiz
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Dec. 7 |
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Nov. 7 |
CHAPTER 6
The Key Self-Motives: Consistency, Esteem, Presentation, and Growth
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Face to Face
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Chapter 6 Quiz
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Dec. 7 |
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Nov. 11 -15
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University Break – No Classes During This Week
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Nov. 21 |
Video Quest and Critical learning Quiz 2
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Online |
Video Activity Ch. 6: The Search for Happiness
Critical learning Quiz 2
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Dec. 7 |
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Nov. 28
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CHAPTER 7
Social Influence
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Face to Face
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Chapter 7 Quiz
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Dec. 7 |
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Dec. 5 |
Video Quest and Critical learning Quiz 3
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Online |
Video Activity Ch. 7: The Stanford Prison Experiment: The Power of the Situation
Critical learning Quiz 3
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Dec. 7 |
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**FINAL EXAM** - TO BE SCHEDULED BY THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE |
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