1. Philander Smith College
Course Syllabus Fall 2010
PSYC-223-01 Social Psychology 8:00– to 9:20 a.m. T/TH
I. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name: Pamela J. Randolph, MS LADAC GCDF
Email: pjrandolph@philander.edu
Phone 501-370-5308 Office & 501-859-2802 Cell
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION
A study if interactions between individuals and society in relation to symbolic
interaction, social interaction, group behavior, social norm, and cultural impact.
III. COURSE RESOURCES
Textbook: Meyers, David (2008). Social Psychology, 9th Edition, McGraw,
Hill ISBN 978-0-07353189-2
Access to: APA Manual, American Psychological Association 5th Edition
IV. BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES
A. Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student shall be able to:
1. Possess an awareness of the aspects of the student’s own behavior which affects his/
her success in achieving goals relating to this class, higher education, and in both
interpersonal and intrapersonal relationship in his/her life.
2. Have an increased awareness and appreciation of cultural issues which
differ from the student’s own culture relative to environment, values, beliefs
and preferences relative to behavior and the application of the principles of
social psychology.
3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of academic and apply that knowledge
from various perspectives including attitudes, prejudice, aggressive behavior
and relationships.
4. Understand the work of social psychologists and the delivery of various
services.

2. 5. Increase his/her capabilities to communicate through writing, speaking, and
reading.
6. Perform computations, reason logically, and think independently and
critical as well as analytical. .
7. Develop a basic understanding of people, cultures, and society and be able to model
those skills through scholarly products.
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A. Grading
• Your grade will be based on a total of 500 points available for you to earn
during the semester.
• Weekly quizzes will be given, and these are worth 10 points per test.
• Individual Project 100 points
• Group Project 100 points
• Group participation 50 points
• Chat Room Discussions (2) 25 points each
• Class participation/attendance (verbal) 25 points
• Oral Presentations (podium) 25 points
The grading scale is as follows:
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F 59% and below
• Requirements for Writing Assignments
• Individual Presentations: Must be made oral with visual presentation.
• Group Presentations: Must be made oral with visual presentation.
• Weekly quiz’s are individual scholarly works and should be completed as
such.
• APA is the wiring format.
Attendance Policy:
The University requires regular class attendance of all students. While attendance and
tardiness are primarily a student-teacher relationship, the University has a concern in the proper
fulfillment of such obligations by the students:
1. The beginning of each class period, the instructor will take roll and note attendance or

3. Non-attendance in the roll book. Each course syllabus will carry a stipulation
Regarding tardiness and absences.
2. When a student accumulates as many unexcused absences as the number of credit hours
represented by the course, the teacher will notify the student and document the
notification. An absence is excused when a student is absent from class due to
participation in programs, activities, etc. that are sponsored by the University and verified
by the sponsor, or when a student is confronted with an extenuating circumstance, such as
death in the immediate family, a judicial case, or serious illness, etc. These absences will
be excused only when the student presents official documentation of the situation to
teacher. All other absences are unexcused.
3. When a student has missed classes in excess of the number outlined in item 2 above,
whether due to negligence or some other reason, the instructor will warn the student
that additional absence may result in failure to pass the course or drop to a lower
grade.
All students are expected to attend class. Class attendance will be taken daily.
The following behavior will effect your grade: Coming to class late, leaving early,
using the cell phone, and excess absence. Turn cell phones off when class begins. There
should be not FBing, Twittering or texting during class.
VI. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
It is expected that all students who attend Philander Smith College (PSC) will conduct
themselves in a manner appropriate for college, and academic integrity which is a vital
component of collegiate behavior. The PSC Student Handbook defines
cheating and plagiarism and outlines penalties for violation of this policy.
Cheating is “dishonesty of any kind on examinations and written
Assignments, illegal possession of examinations or crib notes during an
Examination, weather use or not, illegally obtaining information during an
Examination from the examination paper or from another student,
Assisting others to cheat or alteration of grade records and illegal entry or
presence in any office. Complete honesty is required of the student in the
presentation of any phases of course work as his/her own. This applies to
examinations, daily written report, and term paper. Plagiarism is “offering the work
of another as one’s own without proper acknowledgment. Therefore, any student who
fails to give appropriate credit for ideas or material he/she takes from another, whether
fellow student or a resource or resource writer is guilty of plagiarism.”
VII. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY
Philander Smith College is committed to fulfilling all federal requirements as stated in
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Accommodations are available for students who have documented disabilities. Students
needing accommodation must document their needs by providing medical, educational,
and/or psychological records. Students should provide sufficient notification of needs
and register with the Counseling Services Office as soon as possible prior to the semester

4. of planned enrollment. Failure to provide sufficient notification may result in a delay of
service.
Course Schedule/Course Content
Week 1 Chapter 1 Introduction to class, Syllabi discussion and quiz,
Introduction to Social Psychology, and UCompass enrollment.
Week 2 Chapter 2 The Self in a Social World (Group project) Group 4
Week 3 Chapter 3 Social Beliefs and Judgments’ (Group project) Group 3
Week 4 Chapter 4 Behavior and Attitudes (Group project) Group 2
Week 5 Chapter 5 Genes, Culture, and Gender (Group project) Group 1
DISCUSSION IN THE UCOMPASS CHAT ROOM
Week 6 Chapter 6 Conformity and Obedience
Week 7 Chapter 7 Persuasion
Week 8 Chapter 8 Group Influence
Week 9 Chapter 9 Prejudice: Disliking Others MID-TERM
Chapter 10 Aggression: Hurting Others
Week 10 Chapter 11 Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others
Week 11 Chapter 12 Helping
DISCUSSION IN THE UCOMPASS CHAT ROOM
Week 12 Chapter 13 Conflict and Peacemaking
Week 13 Individual Presentations (Introducing to Social Psychology).

5. Week 14 Chapter 14 Social Psychology in the Clinic
Week 15 Class preparation for Final Projects
Week 16 Chapter 16 Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future
(Final Exam) All groups.
Disclaimer: This schedule is a guide for the semester.
The instructor reserves the right to amend the schedule
as necessary.
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