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

Yu Niiya

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2023
Class code A6419
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Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月3/Mon.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市外濠‐S602
Grade 3~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
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SDGs CP
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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)
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, 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 fall, class time will be devoted to group discussions on assigned readings related to students’ research interest as well as to group discussions on student led research. Third year students will design and prepare an experiment or a survey to be conducted the following year; fourth year students will analyze their data and write a research paper in APA-style. Students will receive guidance on each step of research, from identifying and refining a research question, conducting a literature review, to creating a questionnaire, analyzing data, and reporting their results.

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 deeper understanding of our own lives, using knowledge and wisdom gained through the seminar;
(c) To design and implement a small-scale empirical study on the basis of previous research and skills;
(d) To analyze and interpret collected data using statistical software (e.g., JASP, SPSS, R, HAD); and
(e) To write up a research paper formatted in APA style (for fourth year students).

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 different kinds of pedagogical strategies including student-led weekly class discussions and presentations. Students will receive oral and written feedback on their presentations and 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[オンライン/online]:Introduction and Overview

Share course overview, expectations, & requirements

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

Discussion of readings relevant to students’ research interest

3[対面/face to face]:Developing Research Procedure (1)

Shares and gets feedback on the progress of student research

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

Discussion of readings relevant to students’ research interest

5[対面/face to face]:Developing Research Procedure (2)

Shares and gets feedback on the progress of student research

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

Discussion of readings relevant to students’ research interest

7[対面/face to face]:Analyzing and Interpreting Data (1)

Shares and gets feedback on data analyses

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

Discussion of readings relevant to students’ research interest

9[対面/face to face]:Analyzing and Interpreting Data (2)

Shares and gets feedback on data analyses

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

Discussion of readings relevant to students’ research interest

11[対面/face to face]:Developing Research Materials (1)

Shares and gets feedback on research materials

12[対面/face to face]:Developing Research Materials (2)

Shares and gets feedback on research materials

13[対面/face to face]:Research Presentation (1)

Reviews the entire semester, and shares research findings

14[対面/face to face]:Research Presentation (2)

Reviews the entire semester, and shares research findings

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

Students are expected to complete all the reading assignments, write 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 design an experimental or survey study, prepare research materials, and write up a research proposal. Fourth year students will collect and analyze data, and write up their graduation thesis. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 4 hours each.

Textbooks

None.

References

Readings and other resources will be provided on the course website.
Additional references will be introduced in class.

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

Grading criteria

Students are evaluated based on weekly reaction papers (30%), active participation in class discussion (20%), and progress on their research project (50% total). Research progress is assessed in the following manner for third year students: weekly reports (30%) and final research proposal (20%). Fourth year students are required to go through at least three rounds of revisions in writing their graduation theses, graded as follows: punctually submitting and revising each sections (10%), punctually submitting their first draft (10%), and the quality of their final draft (30%).

Changes following student comments

The seminar meets 2 periods in a row to allow more time for discussion,

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.

Prerequisite

None.