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PSY400ZA(心理学 / Psychology 400)
Seminar: Self and Culture I

Yu Niiya

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2024
Class code A6414
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 月4/Mon.4
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市外濠‐S602
Grade 3~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes Not Available for ESOP Students.
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
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Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title
Category (commenced 2024 onwards) 400-level Seminar Courses(演習)
Category (commenced 2020-2023) 400-level Seminar Courses(演習)
Category (commenced 2016-2019) 400-level Seminar Courses

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Outline and objectives

The focus of this seminar is on a deeper understanding and analysis of how the self and culture shape how we feel, think, and behave, by drawing on empirical literature in social and cultural psychology. In both the spring and fall semesters, the seminar will meet once a week for 2 periods. In the spring, class time will be devoted to group discussions on assigned readings that examined cultural differences beyond the dichotomy of collectivistic/interdependent East vs. individualistic/independent West. Students will read the latest research in cultural and cross-cultural psychology and will discuss the origins and the consequences of these differences to the self and the society. In addition, third-year students will decide on the research questions, hypotheses, and theories of the research they will pursue in the seminar. Fourth-year students will collect data, run an experiment or a survey, and will analyze them using a statistical package of their choice (JASP, HAD, SPSS, or R).

Goal

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to achieve the following goals:
(a) To learn how social psychology can help understand our behaviors and decisions via literature review and in-depth discussion;
(b) To develop a working knowledge of different approaches and methods of social and cultural psychology;
(c) To develop a deeper understanding of our own lives, using knowledge and wisdom gained through the seminar;
and
(d) To develop research skills and knowledge to apply selected social psychological theories to a real-life context.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

This course combines several pedagogical strategies including student-led weekly class discussions and presentations. Students will receive oral and written feedback on their presentations and weekly reaction papers.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[対面/face to face]:Introduction and Overview

Share course overview, expectations, and requirements

2[対面/face to face]:Seminar Reading and Discussion (1)

Student presentations and discussions of assigned readings

3[対面/face to face]:Seminar Reading and Discussion (2)

Student presentations and discussions of assigned readings

4[対面/face to face]:Proposing Research Ideas

Discussing students' research proposals

5[対面/face to face]:Seminar Reading and Discussion (3)

Student presentations and discussions of assigned readings

6[対面/face to face]:Seminar Reading and Discussion (4)

Student presentations and discussions of assigned readings

7[対面/face to face]:Proposing Research Questions

Discussing students' research proposals

8[対面/face to face]:Seminar Reading and Discussion (5)

Student presentations and discussions of assigned readings

9[対面/face to face]:Seminar Reading and Discussion (6)

Student presentations and discussions of assigned readings

10[対面/face to face]:Proposing Research Hypotheses

Discussing students' research proposals

11[対面/face to face]:Seminar Reading and Discussion (7)

Student presentations and discussions of assigned readings

12[対面/face to face]:Seminar Reading and Discussion (8)

Student presentations and discussions of assigned readings

13[対面/face to face]:Seminar Reading and Discussion (9)

Student presentations and discussions of assigned readings

14[対面/face to face]:Final Synthesis

What have we learned and what are the next steps?

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are expected to complete all the reading assignments, write weekly reaction papers, and post them on the course website by the designated date. Those assigned to lead discussions will further prepare the summaries of the readings and discussion questions. Third-year students will formulate research questions and hypotheses based on a comprehensive review of relevant literature on the topic. Fourth-year students are expected to run their survey or experiment and collect data for their graduation thesis. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 4 hours each.

Textbooks

none

References

The weekly readings and other resources will be posted on the course website.

Hacker, D. & Sommers, N. (2020). A pocket style manual. (8th ed.). APA Version.

Grading criteria

Progress on research 30%
Weekly questions & papers 30%
Participation in discussion 20%
Final synthesis paper 10%
Leading discussion 10% (3rd year students)
Research support 10% (4th year students)

Changes following student comments

Students preferred that they split the task between those who present the readings and those who lead the discussions, as they did last year in the fall term. I agree that the quality of the presentation and discussions had improved by splitting the tasks. This will give more opportunities for students to present. I will make this change for this year. Thank you for the helpful feedback.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Students must get the login information for PyscINFO database from the library.

Others

Students are strongly encouraged to have successfully completed the following courses prior to joining this seminar: Statistics, Social Psychology I and II, and Quantitative Research Methods. If students have not taken these (or equivalent) courses, they are required to take them in conjunction with this seminar. Instructor's permission is required.

Prerequisites

none