PSYC 398: Senior Seminar in Psychology
, Spring 2011
S. J. Gilbert, SUNY-Oneonta
http://employees.oneonta.edu/gilbersj/398SeniorSeminar/398syllabus-Spring2011.htm
Last Revised 5/12/11
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Teacher: Steven J. Gilbert |
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Office: Fitzelle 416 |
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Course meetings: Monday, 6:00-8:30 PM, FITZ
206 |
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How to reach me: Phone: 2557
EMAIL: gilbersj@oneonta.edu |
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Office Hours: Monday, 3:30-5:00 PM
(Additional hours by appointment) |
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Required Textbooks: |
There is no single required text. A major source of information
for us is the journal Psychological Science in the Public
Interest. All issues of the journal are available
on-line. |
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Additional Materials: |
Ø Course Calendar Revised 5/2/11 Ø Group Presentation Assignments Revised 2/3/2011 Ø Group Presentation Rubric
Revised
3/1/11 Ø
Tips for making an
effective PowerPoint Presentation Ø RecentArticles New
2/14/2011 Ø Grading New
3/14/2011 Ø
Your
Grades…. 5/12/2011 |
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Our class |
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College Catalog Description: |
The course will explore the contributions of
psychological research and theory to the study of contemporary social issues,
as explicated in selected issues of the journal Psychological Science in the Public Interest.
Issues will include: improving the probative value of eyewitness evidence;
the psychology of confessions; improving child custody evaluations and
placements; the effects of neurotoxicants, micronutrients, and social
environments on children’s development; an economy of well-being beyond
money; the influence of media violence on youth; early intervention and
recovery from posttraumatic stress; and the effects of self-esteem on
performance, happiness, and health. |
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Format: |
The course will be conducted in a seminar
format. Groups of students will become experts in particular areas, and
inform their classmates in weekly presentations and in papers that amplify on
those presentations. Other structures and procedures (e.g., a course blog,
evaluation of student performance, assessment of the success of the class)
will be determined by the class. Guest lecturers as well as helpful media
events (e.g., videos) will be included. |