Class, Reading, and Testing Schedule

Note that all lectures are given under the assumption that you have read the assigned chapter, studied your hard copy and internet learning resources, and read the notes before the lecture. Please be aware that we're not covering all of the chapters, but that should not be a problem. Remember, too, that you should print off the lecture notes in advance and bring these with you to class. Having these hard copies with you are a great resource and you can take further handwritten notes on those copies. I wouldn't print them off too early, since I'm always updating them. Set your browser to a smaller font size; please double-check the page setup.

This schedule is subject to change since classes vary from semester to semester in terms of the pace at which we go through the material. In addition, there are times that Tamara may be called out of town for research or service, meaning that another person may have to replace her. This is just part-and-parcel of a university professor's duties. However, I am only an e-mail message or phone call away!

Pay attention to when tests are scheduled! Also remember that you will receive pop quizzes in the class for extra credit (which cannot be made up if you miss them).

See your textbook's website for the "Thinking Critically Exercises" and "Evaluating Research" topics. You pick ONE of these for each of FOUR chapters (any chapter is game). All four of these are due no later than Oct. 13th. Refer to the course description for further important reminders about these extra credit assignments.

Week 1

Aug. 30 Course Description and Syllabus; informal pre-test (this doesn't count toward your grade, but the university wants you to take it for assessment purposes)

Sept. 1 Explanation of Essay Project & Extra Credit Assignments (please choose 3 essay topics now as "candidates" to use for our library visit); Chapter 1 - Introduction

Week 2

Sept. 6 Meeting with Resource Librarians at Merrill Library - M133 (bring your 3 essay topics and textbook terms, etc. with you); please be there, since there will be no further explanation (in class) of this requirement

Sept. 8 Chapter 1 - Introduction

Week 3

Sept. 13 Chapter 2 - Social Psychology Research

Sept. 15 Chapter 2 - Social Psychology Research

Week 4

Sept. 20 Chapter 3 - The Social Self; In-Class Exercises

Sept. 22 Chapter 3 - The Social Self

Week 5

Sept. 23 Test 1 (Chapters 1, 2, 3)

Sept. 29 Chapter 4 - Perceiving Persons; In-Class Exercises

Week 6

Oct. 4 Chapter 4 - Perceiving Persons

Oct. 6 Chapter 4 - Perceiving Persons

**ROUGH OUTLINE OF YOUR INTENDED ESSAY PROJECT, DUE ON OCT. 11TH (IN CLASS), INCLUDING FULL CITATIONS, BUT NOT COPIES, OF YOUR TWO RESEARCH ARTICLES**

Week 7

Oct. 11 Chapter 5 - Perceiving Groups; In-Class Exercises or Movie

Oct. 13 Chapter 5 - Perceiving Groups

Week 8

Oct. 18 Test 2 (Chapters 4 and 5)

Oct. 20 Chapter 6 - Attitudes

**Essay feedback given today**

Week 9

Oct. 25 Chapter 6 - Attitudes

Oct. 27 Chapter 7 - Conformity

**FINAL VERSION OF YOUR ESSAY PROJECT DUE NO LATER THAN OCT. 27th (IN CLASS), INCLUDING THE ACTUAL COPIES OF ALL MATERIALS AND JOURNAL ARTICLES***

Week 10

Nov. 1 Chapter 7 - Conformity

Nov. 3 Chapter 7 - Conformity

 

Week 11

Nov. 8 Test 3 (Chapters 6 and 7)

Nov. 10 Chapter 8 - Group Processes

Week 12

Nov. 15 Chapter 8 - Group Processes

Nov. 17 Chapter 8 - Group Processes; Chapter 9 (Attraction and Close Relationships)

Week 13

Nov. 22 USE this day to study for your test; no class

Nov. 24/b> HAPPY THANKSGIVING; no class