Numbering Code	U-LAS04 20045 LE46	Year/Term	2022 ・ Second semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type	Lecture
Target Year	Mainly 1st & 2nd year students	Target Student	For all majors
Language	English	Day/Period	Wed.2
Instructor name	DE ALMEIDA, Igor (Kokoro Research Center Program-Specific Assistant Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	This course introduces students to the field of social psychology by surveying a variety of topics on the psychology of everyday social interactions, relationships, groups, cultures, and society. We will explore the social psychological answers to questions about our daily lives and real worlds. For example, how do we form impressions about people when we first meet? How do people end up with different worldviews? Why are some people so effective at persuading the people around them? When are we most likely to obey authority or conform to the group? Do groups make different decisions than individuals? Are humans capable of altruistic behavior? Do video games and tv make us more aggressive?
Course Goals	At the end of the course, students will be able to: 1. Compare and contrast foundational theories and research about social cognition, influence, and relationships. 2. Identify and explain the organizing themes and assumptions that drive these theories. 3. Demonstrate ethical, critical consumption of psychological research, such as evaluating claims made in the news. 4. Apply social psychological research and principles to current issues in society. This course also develops students’ communication and critical thinking skills in English.
Schedule and Contents	With advanced notice to students, the instructor may make some minor adjustments to the schedule below as required. 1 Course welcome and topic introduction 2 Methods in social psychology 3 The self 4 Social cognition: How we think about ourselves, others, and the world we live in 5 Attitudes and behaviors 6 Conformity and obedience 7 Persuasion and influence 8 Midterm 9 Groups and decision-making 10 Prejudice and discrimination 11 Aggression and Helping I 12 Helping II and Attraction/Friendships 13 Portfolio presentations 14 Review week 15 Final examination 16 Feedback week The course format includes interactive lectures accompanied by powerpoint slides and demonstrations (experiments, interactive activities, short film) to illustrate concepts. Course time regularly includes small group / class discussions.
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Mid-term essay examination= 30% Final essay examination= 40% Portfolio of small assignments and presentation= 30% This course uses a raw score grading system (0-100).
Course Requirements	None
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	To make satisfactory progress in the course, students will be expected to spend approximately 90 minutes each week outside of class reviewing lecture materials, class notes, and the online textbook.
Textbooks	Textbooks/References	Together: Social Psychology Noba Textbook, Diener Education Foundation, (Noba Project), Online, open access / free materials, access information provided in class in week 1