Social psychology 2016 Course information
Lecturer Jiří Čeněk ÚSR FRRMS MZLU PSÚ FF MU E-mail: jiri.cenek@mendelu.cz
Course information Lectures: lectures and seminars (combined) Schedule: Tue (13.00 – 15.50, Z28)/Wed (08.00!!! – 10.50 Z28) I suggest starting at 9.00 on Fridays Last regular lecture 20.3. 23.3. Assignment presentations 27. 3. first exam term Attendance: Not requested 100% → 2 points added to results of final exam 1 class missed → 1 point added NO REASON accepted for not coming and still getting bonus points (e.g. Excursions, JobChallenge, etc.)
Assignment: Course information Instructions: http://user.mendelu.cz/cenek/Social_psychology/Assignment_instructions/ News event critical analysis + Oral presentation Deadline in UIS: 22.3.2018 Oral presentation of the findings: 23.3.2018
Course information Exam: Scale: 14 (10+4) multiple choice and open questions = 20 points 11 points required for passing (only 9 with full attendance!!) Scale: A 20 - 19 B 18 - 17 C 16 - 15 D 14 - 13 E 11 - 12 F less than 11
Course information Requirements for passing Exam (min. E) Assignment (min. E) Exam/assignment ratio: 2:1 Example: Exam: 15p = D (+ 0p BONUS) Assignment: 20p = A = (D + D + A)/3 = (2,5 + 2,5 + 1)/3 = 6/3 = 2 = C
How to pass? Study during the semester!!! Do not plagiate!!! Ethical committee hearing will be automatic
Literature All here: http://user.mendelu.cz/cenek/Social_psychology/Lectures_and_literature/ The lecture slides will be updated after lecture Lectures and slides Obligatory: Myers, D. G.: Social Psychology, McGraw-Hill, 1993, ISBN 0-07-112718-6. – selected chapters Sanderson, C. A.: Social psychology, John Wiley and Sons, 2010, ISBN 978-0471-25026. – selected chapters Selected chapters from other psychological books
What do you expect to learn?
Course information Topics: Introduction to SP Common myths in psychology Social perception and cognition (Attribution) Attitudes and stereotypes Group influence and conformity Close relationships Aggression