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QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
SOCY 273 – SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
WINTER 2017
Mondays 2:30-4:00 pm, Thursdays 4:00-5:30 pm
MacDonald 001
Instructor: Lisa F. Carver
Email: [email protected]
Office: Mackintosh-Corry – D410
Office hours: Thursday 2:30-3:30 and by appointment
TA Contact Information:
TA Name
Email
Kim Atwood
[email protected]
Stacie Cox
[email protected]
Jordan Babando
[email protected]
Midori Ogasawara
[email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
This course draws on both sociological and psychological perspectives to introduce major areas
of ‘sociological social psychological’ research and theory (e.g. identity, attraction, prosocial
behavior, attitudes). In general, the course involves exploration of and critical reflection on the
varied, and often conflicting, theories and social research on social structures and everyday
interactions. We also examine how other people shape and impact our thoughts, feelings, and
behaviours. In addition to applying research and theory to explain the micro-relations of our
everyday lives, this course will include emphasis on the ways social psychological practices and
findings themselves might contribute to our everyday experiences.
By the end of the semester, students should be able to:
• Identify assumptions, methods, and arguments pertaining to various approaches to major
areas of social psychological research and theory (e.g. self and identity, attraction,
attitudes)
• Evaluate social psychological research to identify strengths and limitations
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Compare and contrast divergent paradigms, theories, and studies
Apply social psychological concepts and theories to analyze or explain everyday
experiences or events
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS
Rohall, David E., Melissa A. Milkie, and Jeffrey W. Lucas. 2014. Social Psychology:
Sociological Perspectives. Third edition. New York: Pearson
This textbook is available at the Campus Bookstore
Readings required are posted on OnQ and given here.
OFFICE HOURS
TAs office hours will be available by appointment. Details will be posted on OnQ and announced
in class; you are welcome and encouraged to set up an appointment. Instructor office hours will
be held each Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 pm and by appointment.
COURSE EVALUATION
In Class Participation
worth 20%
Due Date: throughout course (OnQ)
Quizzes (in class weekly)
worth 35%
Due Date: Weekly (OnQ)
Peer evaluation
worth 15%
Due Date: Final 8 weeks of course
Final Project
worth 30%
Date: TBD (depends on project)
In Class Participation (20%)
There will be in class activities (questions to respond to; paired activities; etc) that will be done
OnQ during class sessions. These will represent your participation mark.
Quizzes (in class weekly) (35%)
There are 10 OPEN-BOOK quizzes (True-False and Multiple Choice). They will be done in OnQ
during class time. They will be based on the assigned reading for the week.
You must read the text to pass the quiz! They are open book, but you will not have enough time
to answer the questions if you have not already read the material.
Peer evaluation (15%)
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You are required to attend the presentations given by your peers – during each presentation you
will do an evaluation of the presentation to be handed in at the end of each class.
Final Project (30%)
For your final project you CHOOSE ONE: Essay OR Cumulative Exam OR Presentation. You
will be assigned to a TA depending on which project you choose. There will be a minimum of 4
tutorial sessions during class time during which your TA will provide guidance to help you
prepare for your final project. You will have tutorials with the TA during certain class times and
you will complete your final project in the tutorial setting (e.g. the Exam and Presentation will
both be done in tutorial sessions; the Essay will be handed in via OnQ). Here is a quick
overview of each final project. We will discuss these projects in more detail in our first class and
details including rubrics will be posted on OnQ.
CHOOSE ONE OF THESE AS YOUR ‘FINAL PROJECT’
ESSAY (15 pages plus references):
The purpose of this assignment is to explore concepts learned in the course by applying them to
analyze a contemporary issue, situation, or event (or, in other words, something that happened in
“real life”). The paper will consist of a description of the issue or event and an
examination/exploration of the issue or event drawing on course content. You are expected to
take a position on the event and support your position with concepts you learn in the course. You
are also expected to draw on at least 3 peer reviewed journal articles to support your position in
the essay. These articles must be correctly cited and referenced in your essay.
You will be required to develop a thesis statement and outline your paper in an annotated outline
that you will submit on OnQ on March 6th 2017. The essay is to be submitted on OnQ on March
30th 2017. Additional details about the assignment will be discussed in class and posted on OnQ.
CUMULATIVE EXAM:
This exam will be cumulative and will be based on lecture and text material. The exam will
consist of multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions. The exam will be done on
March 30th 2017, in a tutorial class. Additional details will be discussed in class and posted on
OnQ.
PRESENTATION (15 slides plus references):
The purpose of this assignment is to explore concepts learned in the course by applying them to
analyze a contemporary issue, situation, or event (or, in other words, something that happened in
“real life”). The presentation will consist of a description of the issue or event and an
examination/exploration of the issue or event drawing on course content. You are expected to
take a position on the event and support your position with concepts you learn in the course. You
are also expected to draw on at least 3 peer reviewed journal articles to support your position in
the essay. These articles must be correctly cited (on the slides) and referenced in your essay.
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You will be required to develop a thesis statement and outline your presentation in an annotated
outline that you will submit on OnQ on March 6th 2017. Presentations will take place from
March 16th to April 6th 2017. Additional details about the assignment will be discussed in class
and posted on OnQ.
GRADING
You will receive a percentage grade for each component of this course. Your final course
average will be converted into a letter grade following Queen’s Official Grade Conversion Scale:
Queen’s Official Grade Conversion Scale
Grade
Numerical Course
Average (Range)
A+
90-100
A
85-89
A80-84
B+
77-79
B
73-76
B70-72
C+
67-69
C
63-66
C60-62
D+
57-59
D
53-56
D50-52
F
49 and below
LATE PENALTY and EXTENSIONS
Extensions will be granted for medical or compassionate reasons only and will require
appropriate documentation. Students should direct all extension requests to their assigned TA.
Emails should include the reason for the request, the length of extension required, and
information about appropriate documentation. Please note that we will not accept late take
home midterms.
Late assignments will incur a penalty of 2% per day.
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OnQ
This course will use OnQ, an e-learning software platform or Learning Management System.
You will find important and necessary course information on OnQ such as: the course outline,
TA information, announcements, and test and assignment guidelines. If you are having difficulty
with any aspects of OnQ, visit Queen’s OnQ Student FAQs at:
http://www.queensu.ca/its/OnQ/studentfaqs.html.
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all lectures. If you miss a lecture, you are responsible for any
missed announcements and content.
EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE
Email will be used to set up appointments and answer questions requiring quick points of
clarification only. It is far more effective to discuss in depth questions regarding course content
or assignments and exams in person, so you are encouraged to take advantage of TA and
Instructor office hours. If you cannot attend scheduled office hours, you are welcome to arrange
alternate meeting times over email.
(DIS)ABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Queen's University is committed to achieving full accessibility for people with disabilities. Part
of this commitment includes arranging academic accommodations for students with disabilities
to ensure they have an equitable opportunity to participate. If you are a student with a disability
and think you need accommodations, you are encouraged to contact the Disability Services
Office (DSO) (http://www.queensu.ca/hcds/ds/) as early as possible.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to make this course accessible for you. If you
have accommodations approved through the DSO, please let me know about them as soon as
possible so that I can ensure I implement the accommodations appropriately.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Academic integrity is constituted by the five core fundamental values of honesty, trust, fairness,
respect and responsibility (see www.academicintegrity.org). These values are central to the
building, nurturing and sustaining of an academic community in which all members of the
community will thrive. Adherence to the values expressed through academic integrity forms a
foundation for the "freedom of inquiry and exchange of ideas" essential to the intellectual life of
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the University (see the Senate Report on Principles and Priorities
http://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/policies/senateandtrustees/principlespriorities.html).
Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the regulations concerning academic
integrity and for ensuring that their assignments conform to the principles of academic integrity.
Information on academic integrity is available in the Arts and Science Calendar (see Academic
Regulation 1 http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/academic-calendars/2011-2012calendar/academicregulations/regulation-1 ), on the Arts and Science website (see
http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/academics/undergraduate/academic-integrity), and from the
instructor of this course. Departures from academic integrity include plagiarism, use of
unauthorized materials, facilitation, forgery and falsification, and are antithetical to the
development of an academic community at Queen's. Given the seriousness of these matters,
actions which contravene the regulation on academic integrity carry sanctions that can range
from a warning or the loss of grades on an assignment to the failure of a course to a requirement
to withdraw from the university
COPYRIGHT OF COURSE MATERIALS
This material is copyrighted and is for the sole use of students registered in SOCY 273. This
material shall not be distributed or disseminated to anyone other than students registered in
SOCY 273. Failure to abide by these conditions is a breach of copyright, and may also constitute
a breach of academic integrity under the University Senate’s Academic Integrity Policy
Statement.
TUTORIALS
Tutorials will be held during regularly scheduled class times. Each tutorial has been designed to
help you prepare for an upcoming assignment or exam. Please see table below for tutorial
locations.
TA Name
Kim Atwood
Project
Tutorial Location*
MacD 001
Stacie Cox
MacD 003
Jordan
Babando
M-C D216
Midori
Ogasawara
M-C E229
*Tutorials to be held during regularly scheduled class time
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DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE
Date
Notes
Mon Jan 9
Thurs Jan
12
Mon Jan 16
Thurs Jan
19
Mon Jan 23
Thurs Jan
26
Mon Jan 30
Thurs Feb 2
Mon Feb 6
Thurs Feb 9
Mon Feb 13
Chapter 1: How sociologists study social
psychology. Distinctions between
psychology and sociology.
Chapter 1: Introduction to the major
sociological social-psychology
perspectives.
Quiz 1 – Chapter 1
Chapter 2: Review of three major
perspectives in sociological social
psychology.
Chapter 2: Historical, theoretical, and
empirical importance of these
perspectives.
Quiz 2 – Chapter 2
Chapter 3: Overview of the techniques
that sociological social psychologists use
to study people.
Chapter 3: More on the techniques that
sociological social psychologists use to
study people.
Quiz 3 – Chapter 3
Chapter 4: The major theories on how
stratification is constructed and
maintained in society and in everyday
interactions.
Chapter 4: Research on how stratification
is constructed and maintained in society
and in everyday interactions.
Quiz 4 – Chapter 4
Chapter 5: The different ways that
sociologists study the meaning of the
concepts of self.
Chapter 5: The structural and group
conditions that impact the self.
Quiz 5 – Chapter 5
Chapter 6: Socialization - major theories
and research.
Topics and Readings
Chapter 1: Introduction to
Sociological Social Psychology
Chapter 2: Perspectives in
Sociological Social Psychology
Chapter 3: Studying People
Chapter 4: The Social Psychology
of Stratification
Chapter 5: Self and Identity
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Thurs Feb
16
Mon Feb 20
Thurs Feb
23
Mon Feb 27
Thurs
March 2
Mon March
6
Thurs
March 9
Mon March
13
Chapter 6: The life course - major
theories and research.
Quiz 6 – Chapter 6
Chapter 6: Socialization over the
Life Course
FAMILY DAY
NO READINGS
READING WEEK
Chapter 7: Major sociological concepts
associated with the concept of deviance.
Chapter 7: Major sociological theories
associated with the concept of deviance.
Quiz 7 – Chapter 7
Chapter 8: Mental health as an outcome
of social life, influenced by social
conditions.
Outlines for essay or presentation due
Chapter 8: Mental health as a status
characteristic that impacts social
interactions
Quiz 8 – Chapter 8
Chapter 9: Definition and measurement
of attitudes and values. Specific
emphasis is given to prejudicial attitudes
and behavior.
Chapter 7: The Social Psychology
of Deviance
Chapter 8: Mental Health and
Illness
Chapter 9: Social Attitudes
Quiz 9 – Chapter 9
Thurs
March 16
Mon March
20
Thurs
March 23
Mon March
27
Presentations
Chapter 10: Sentiment and emotions the role of emotions in the development
and maintenance of society as well as the
impact of society and culture on the
development and expression of emotions
Chapter 10: The Sociology of
Emotions and Relationships
Quiz 10 – Chapter 10
Presentations
Presentations
8
Thurs
March 30
Presentations, Essay due & Final
Exam during today’s class
Mon April 3
Presentations
Thurs April
6
Presentations
- Last Class
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