1. Social psychology 2016
Course information

2. Lecturer Jiří Čeněk ÚSR FRRMS MZLU PSÚ FF MU

3. Course information Lectures: lectures and seminars (combined)
Schedule:
Tue (13.00 – 15.50, Z28)/Wed (08.00!!! – Z28)
I suggest starting at 9.00 on Fridays
Last regular lecture 20.3.
23.3. Assignment presentations
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.)

4. Assignment: Course information
Instructions:
News event critical analysis +
Oral presentation
Deadline in UIS:
Oral presentation of the findings:

5. 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 B C D E
F less than 11

6. 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

7. How to pass? Study during the semester!!! Do not plagiate!!!
Ethical committee hearing will be automatic

8. Literature
All here:
The lecture slides will be updated after lecture
Lectures and slides
Obligatory:
Myers, D. G.: Social Psychology, McGraw-Hill, 1993, ISBN – selected chapters
Sanderson, C. A.: Social psychology, John Wiley and Sons, 2010, ISBN – selected chapters
Selected chapters from other psychological books

9. What do you expect to learn?

10. 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