Spring 2023 - PSYC 461 D100
Advanced Topics in Social Psychology (4)
Class Number: 6930
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Steve Wright
scwright@sfu.ca
Office: RCB 8308
Office Hours: TBA
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Prerequisites:
PSYC 201, 210, 260, 60 units, and a CGPA of 3.0. Other prerequisites vary by topic offering.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Course can be repeated for credit. Students may not take this course for further credit if similar topics are covered. See Psychology department website for course description.
COURSE DETAILS:
Title: Selected Topics in Social Psychology - Topics in Intergroup Relations
The course will focus on topics and ideas in the social psychology of intergroup relations. This course builds on the content of PSYC 363 and focuses on how the groups that we belong to influence our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and actions towards members of other groups. There will be a brief overview to key ideas in the first part of the course, but most of the course will involve a more penetrating look at a set of specific topics. In addition, efforts will be made to consider how these topics can be applied to important contemporary social issues.
Grading
NOTES:
This course relies heavily on the input of the members of the class. The specific topics that will be covered will be selected and developed by the students (with guidance from the instructor). Over the first 3 weeks, students will play a central role in determining the content of the course, the course structure, and the evaluation criteria.
REQUIREMENTS:
Evaluation criteria will include at least two writing projects and at least one presentation. However, the specifics of these and any other criteria will be determined collectively by the class.
General Participation: The one specific expectation that is set prior to our first meeting (by me – the instructor) is that everyone will arrive to class prepared to discuss the weekly readings and to contribute positively to the learning environment.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
A course reading list will be developed by the class.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html