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FOUNDATION IN DESIGN September - January 2012

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC 0103)Prerequisite: None

AbstractThe subject provides a broad introduction to the field of social psychology. It examines the processes that underliesocial behaviour and discusses solutions and approaches to a variety of problems and issues. As the humanfamily stands on the brink of a new beginning, the condition of our present lives suggests that we should addressissues that have confronted mankind in the previous millennium. It should also equip students with the necessaryknowledge and skills to address contemporary issues, thus enabling them to focus attention on the future withoutlosing sight of the present. The subject begins at the micro level and moves through human interaction to the

macro level. The underlying premise is that the individual needs to empower him/herself first before he/sheinteracts effectively with others. As such, students are introduced to their self, the processing of social informationprocessing and attitudes is explored within the specific framework of prejudice and stereotypes. From this focus ontheir self, the subject moves into the realm of interpersonal relations, beginning with attraction and altruism andthen on to the darker side to explore aggression. It also addresses the arena of social interactions by examininggroup behaviour and the influence within social settings. The journey ends by examining how social behaviour isaffected by the culture in which it takes place. Indeed, the end of the course heralds the beginning of a richer andfuller life for many of us.

ObjectivesTo provide students with a holistic approach to the understanding of social psychology. Three levels of analysiswill be discussed, namely the individual process, the interpersonal process and the social influence process.

Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this course, students should be able:1. Define and explain psychological content such as concepts, facts, terms and theories and remember them.2. Remember and describe diverse psychological theoretical framework.3. Analyze and assess psychological research in terms of scientific technology.4. Apply psychological theories and concepts to their personal lives and that of others.5. Recognize and identify the connections among concepts and perspectives within psychology and with other

disciplines.6. Understand themselves better and their interactions with others in terms of psychology.7. Engage in psychological inquiry and become self-regulated learners.FormatThis is a 3 credit hour subject held over the 18 weeks, 3 hours per session, once a week. As each class sessionis set to achieve different milestones in the students learning process, and attendance is compulsory.

Total StudentLearning Time(SLT)

L = LectureT = Tutorial

L T P OTotal Guided and

Independent Learning(TGIL)

P = PracticalO = Others 28 21 - - 120


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Assessment

This unit comprises of the following:

Assessments Type Marks Presentation Submission

Project 1: Journal Individual 15% Week 11

Project 2: Mind

map/comic Individual 15% Week 15/16 Week 15Project 3: VideoClip/Report/Presentation

Group 40% Week 17/18 Week 17

Test Individual 20% Week 8

In class assignment Individual 10%

Total 100%

Assessment CriteriaAll assignments must be completed and submitted to receive a final completion grade in this unit. In the case

where assignment is NOT completed or NOT submitted, a final grade of I (Incomplete) will be issued for theassignment and this will ONLY happen if it is supported by valid grounds such as authentic medical conditions.Otherwise, your grade will appear as F (Fail).

It is solelyYOUR responsibility as a student to IMMEDIATELY contact me via email [email protected] inthe event of late or nil submission as to explain your actions. Tardiness will only worsen the situation.

ReferencesMain References : 1. DeLamater, J. D., & Myers, D. J. (2011). Social Psychology(7th ed.).

Wadsworth: Cengage Learnin2. Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., & Akert, R. M. (2007). Social Psychology(6th

ed.). New Jersey: Prentice-HallAdditional

References :

1. Myers, D. G. (2009). Social Psychology(9th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill

2. Baron, R. A., Bryne, D., & Branscombe, N. R. (2006). Social Psychology(11thed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon

Attendance and ParticipationYour attendance is mandatory at every session. You are expected to attend and to participate actively in classdiscussions and works. The lectures and the tutorials will assist you in expanding your ideas and your projectprogression. Your work will be graded based on your performance throughout the semester. Your classparticipation is as important as the end product.

Rules and RegulationAll assignments must be completed and submitted to receive a final completion grade in this unit. In the casewhere assignment is NOT completed or NOT submitted, a final grade of FX (Did Not Submit) will be issued forthe assignment and subsequently an X (Incomplete) will be issued for the course.

The School imposes a late submission penalty for work submitted late without a valid reason, which must besupported by relevant documentations, e.g. a valid medical certificate. A student MUST notify the ProgrammeDirector within 48 hours to ensure that the Board of Examiners is notified of the evidence. The evidence willassist the Board to reach a fair consensus and action.

Any work submitted after the designated dateline shall have the percentage grade assigned to the work on facevalue reduced by 10% for the first day and 5% for each subsequent day late. A weekend (Saturday and Sunday)counts as 1 day.

However, the lecturer(s) reserves the right to NOT accept work submitted more than 1 week late.


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Marks and Grading Table

Grade MarksGradePoints

Definition Description

A 80 100 4.00 ExcellentEvidence of original thinking; demonstrated outstandingcapacity to analyze and synthesize; outstanding grasp of

module matter; evidence of extensive knowledge base

A- 75 79 3.67 Very GoodEvidence of good grasp of module matter; critical capacityand analytical ability; understanding of relevant issues;evidence of familiarity with the literature

B+ 70 74 3.33Good

Evidence of grasp of module module; critical capacity andanalytical ability, reasonable understanding of relevantissues; evidence of familiarity with the literatureB 65 69 3.00

B- 60 64 2.67

PassEvidence of some understanding of the module matter;ability to develop solutions to simple problems; benefitting

from his/her university experience

C+ 55 59 2.33

C 50 54 2.00

D+ 47 49 1.67

MarginalPass

Evidence of minimally acceptable familiarity with modulematter, critical and analytical skills

D 44 46 1.33

D- 40 43 1.00

F 0 39 0.00 FailInsufficient evidence of understanding of the module matter;weakness in critical and analytical skills; limited or irrelevantuse of the literature

WD - - Withdrawn Withdrawn from a module before census date, typically midsemester

F(W) 0 0.00 Fail Withdrawn after census date, typically mid semester

IN - - IncompleteAn interim notation given for a module where a student hasnot completed certain requirements with valid reason or it isnot possible to finalise the grade by the published deadline

P - - Pass Given for satisfactory completion of practicum

AU - - AuditGiven for a module where attendance is for information onlywithout earning academic credit


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WEEKLY PLAN

Module Schedule

Week/Date Description

Week 1(12 Sept)

16 Sept (Fri) PHMalaysia Day

OverviewLecture: Chapter 1 Introduction to Social

Psychology & Methodology

Week 2(19 Sept)

Lecture: Chapter 2 The Self (Part 1)

Week 3(26 Sept)

Lecture: Chapter 2 The Self (Part 2)

Week 4(3 Oct)

Lecture: Chapter 3 Self-Presentation

Week 5(10 Oct)

Lecture: Chapter 4 Social Cognition

Week 6

(17 Oct)

Lecture: Chapter 5 Social Perception

24 Oct - Break26 Oct (Wed) PHDeepavali

Semester Break

Week 7(31 Oct)

Lecture: Chapter 6 Attitude & Persuasion (Part 1)

Week 8(7 Nov)6 Nov (Sun) PHHari Raya Qurban

Test 1: Chapter 1 5 Test (20%)

Week 9

(14 Nov)

Lecture: Chapter 6 Attitude & Persuasion (Part 2)

Week 10(21 Nov)

Lecture: Chapter 7 Stereotyping, Prejudice &Discrimination

Week 11(28 Nov)27 Nov (Sun) PHAwal Muharram

Lecture: Chapter 8 Prosocial Behavior Submission of Project 1 (15%)

Week 12(5 Dec)

Lecture: Chapter 9 Aggression

Week 13(12 Dec)

11 Dec (Sun) PHSelangor SultansBirthday

Lecture: Chapter 10 Interpersonal Attraction &Relationships

Week 14(19 Dec)

Discussion

Week 15(26 Dec)

Mind map oral examination Submission of Project 2 (15%)Replacement W16

Week 16(2 Jan)

Mind map oral examination No class

Week 17(9 Jan)

Video Presentation 1 Submission of Video Clip &Report (40%)

Replacement W18Week 18(16 Jan)

Video Presentation 2 No class

Note: This subject outline is module to change with short notice.

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