PSY400ZA（心理学 / Psychology 400）

Seminar: Self and Culture I／Seminar: Self and Culture I

【授業の概要と目的（何を学ぶか） / 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 examine the impact of social media on our psychological well-being and interpersonal relationships. Students will discuss whether social media can create fulfilling social connections, whether dependence on social media is really problematic, how culture shapes social media usage and its influence on our well-being, and whether how social media could be used to promote online and offline prosocial behaviors. Through readings and discussions, students will go beyond the simple debate that social media helps or impedes human interactions. 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).

【到達目標 / 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.

【この授業を履修することで学部等のディプロマポリシーに示されたどの能力を習得することができるか（該当授業科目と学位授与方針に明示された学習成果との関連） / 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”.

【授業で使用する言語 / Default language used in class】
英語 / English

【授業の進め方と方法 / 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.

【アクティブラーニング（グループディスカッション、ディベート等）の実施 / Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)】
あり / Yes

【フィールドワーク（学外での実習等）の実施 / Fieldwork in class】
なし / No

【授業計画 / 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。

【授業時間外の学習（準備学習・復習・宿題等） / Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)】
Students are expected to complete all the reading assignments, write bi-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.

【テキスト（教科書） / Textbooks】
none

【参考書 / 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.

【成績評価の方法と基準 / Grading criteria】
Students are evaluated based on weekly reaction papers (30%), active participation in class discussion (20%), final synthesis paper (10%), and progress on their research project (30%). In addition, third year students are evaluated based on leading the discussion (10%) whereas fourth year students will be evaluated based on the research support they provide to third year students (10%).

【学生の意見等からの気づき / Changes following student comments】
Some students felt rushed during the discussion. We will meet 2 periods in a row to allow more time for in-depth discussion.

【学生が準備すべき機器他 / Equipment student needs to prepare】
Students must get the login information for PyscINFO database from the library.

【その他の重要事項 / 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