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MEETING TIMES
Section 005 will meet every Monday from 9-11 AM in 245 Dennison.
Section 008 will meet on Thursdays from 8-10 AM in 438 West Hall.
Please see the section schedule
to find out what we will be doing for each discussion.
CONTACT INFORMATION
G.S.I.: Carla Pfeffer
Office: 3261 East Hall
Office Phone: 647-3515
Email (best way to contact me): cpfeffer@umich.edu
Mailbox: 3242 East Hall
Contact your classmates in section 005 or
008
Email your entire section 005
or 008
ABOUT DISCUSSION-- PURPOSE AND
EXPECTATIONS
Psychology 380's main mission is to introduce
you to a variety of topics within the complex, scientific, interdisciplinary
realm of social psychology. You will be introduced to a wide range
of theories and concepts. You will also learn about the scientific
methods used in the investigation of these theories and concepts.
Underlying the study of psychology is the notion that in order to understand
human interaction, we must understand why the individual person behaves
and thinks as they do.
Given the fact that you will be introduced to a great deal of material in lectures, the text and the coursepack, it is critical that you regularly attend discussion and participate. Tardiness is not tolerated and if you have special circumstances which do not permit you to regularly make discussion on time, it may be suggested that you consider taking this course at another time. Discussion is a place where you can ask questions about lecture materials, have difficult concepts clarified and interact with your peers. Discussion sections are the interactive component of Psychology 380. As such, everyone will be expected to come prepared and to engage fully and respectfully.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Please let me know within the first two weeks
of class if you have a special circumstance that may affect your attendance,
participation and/or comfort in class in any way. Such circumstances
may include, but are not limited to, having a certified disability, involvement
in religious observances or having English as a second language.
For students with disabilities, the following resource may be helpful:
Services for Students with Disabilities G625 Haven Hall 763-3000
http://www.umich.edu/~sswd/ssd/index.html.
Other circumstances that may affect your attendance (e.g., illness, injury,
death in the family) should be brought to my attention as far in advance,
or as soon after absence, as possible. If prior notification is not
possible, you should bring a note from the appropriate party (e.g., doctor)
explaining your absence.
OFFICE HOURS
I will hold drop-in office hours from 2:30-3:30PM every Tuesday in
3261 East Hall. If you are unable to meet with me during these times,
I will be more than happy to meet at a time that is mutually convenient,
just e-mail me to set up an appointment.
Please come talk to me if you have concerns about the course, your grades,
anything.
GRADING AND ASSIGNMENTS
BLIND GRADING
Psychology 380 has a blind-grading policy. What this means is
that those who grade your work will never know whose work they are reading
(so as to prevent bias from interfering with fair grading). In order
for this process to work, it will be necessary for you to submit all of
your written work with the middle 8 digits (underlined on the front of
newer U Mich ID cards) of your student ID number and your section number
as the only visible identifiers-- do not write your name on any of the
work you submit for a grade!
GRADE DISTRIBUTION
Your exams, cumulatively, determine 60% of your total grade for this
course (3 exams @ 20% each). What you do in discussion section, therefore,
determines the remaining 40% of your grade. This 40% of your grade
will be composed of the following:
Helping Paper-- 15% of your total grade
Film Analysis Paper-- 15% of your total grade
Participation-- 10% of your total grade (in the form of 5 quizzes,
given randomly throughout the semester, worth
2% of your total grade each)
Grades are determined on a point scale. Letter grades may be
marked on your work for your convenience. To see your scores on quizzes,
papers and exams, as well as your point totals, please see me during section.
See the Psychology 380 class
syllabus for the grading scale. If you have questions or concerns
about any particular grade that you receive, please come and talk with
me as soon as possible. Do not wait until the end of the term to
dispute a grade that you received during the first week or two of class!
By waiting this long, you usually remove any possibility that anything
can be done regarding a grade change. Additionally, if you have any
special circumstances that will prevent you from taking a quiz or an exam
or turning a paper in on time, please let me know as early in the term
as possible.
EXAMS
Exams will be given in lecture on Wednesday October
11, Wednesday November 8 and Wednesday December 13. Please note,
however, that the exam may NOT always be held in the lecture room.
Given this fact, it is very important that you pay attention to in-class
and web announcements regarding
exam locations. There will be no exam given during the final
exam period. See the Psychology 380 syllabus or web
site for more information about exams.
QUIZZES
You will have five quizzes (worth 2% of your
total grade each) throughout the semester. Each quiz will be given
during the first fifteen minutes of discussion. There will be no
makeup quizzes or extra time allotted. If you miss a quiz due to
tardiness or absence, you will receive an automatic zero. Since quizzes
will occur randomly throughout the semester, it is in the best interest
of your grade for you to attend each and every discussion session.
Quizzes may consist of multiple choice, short answer, fill-in-the-blank
and/or essay questions. Questions may address material covered on
and before the date of the quiz since you will be expected to be prepared
for each discussion prior to the discussion itself. Questions may
include material from the text, coursepack, lectures and discussion.
PAPERS
You will have two papers due throughout the semester.
Each paper is worth 15% of your final grade. Papers are due at the
very beginning of discussion on their due date. If you do not turn
in a paper on its due date, there will be a third of a grade drop for each
day that it is late. If you will be absent on the day that a paper
is due, you must still turn in your paper by the time that it is due for
everyone else. You can leave papers in my mailbox in 3242 East Hall.
If you will be dropping off a paper, please send
me an email to let me know that you have done so. Specific guidelines
for the papers will be distributed in discussion. See your section
schedule (005 or 008)
for paper guideline distribution and due dates.
GENERAL PAPER GUIDELINES AND HELP
For every paper, some standards will be assumed:
* Your paper will be typewritten, and double-spaced,
with one-inch margins
* You will spell check your paper
* You will check your grammar
* You will try to use gender-neutral grammar
when applicable
* You will try not to make unsupported
generalizations about groups or individuals
* You will use only complete sentences
* You will use Times 12 pt. font
* You will remain within the designated
page guidelines
* You will demonstrate evidence of critical
and analytical thinking
* Your work will be your own (see plagiarism
link below)
How
to write in APA Format.
An
example of a paper written in APA Format.
English Composition
Board (ECB) and Sweetland Writing Center (SWC) help at the U of M (they
proofread!).
What
is plagiarism?
CONTACTS FOR HELP, QUESTIONS
OR SUGGESTIONS
Counseling and Psychological Services 3100 Michigan
Union 764-8312 The
CAPS web site.
Services for Students with Disabilities G625 Haven
Hall 763-3000 The
SSD web site.