Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

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PSY300ZA(心理学 / Psychology 300)
Advanced Topics in Social Psychology

Yu Niiya

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2024
Class code A6304
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Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 金2/Fri.2
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市外濠‐S303
Grade 3~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes) 制度ウェブサイトの3.科目別の注意事項(1)GIS主催科目の履修上の注意を参照すること。
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title
Category (commenced 2024 onwards) 300-level Advanced Courses(上級)
Category (commenced 2020-2023) 300-level Advanced Courses(上級)
Category (commenced 2016-2019) 300-level Advanced Courses
Culture and Society

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Outline and objectives

We all want to live a happy life and yet we may be inadvertently creating obstacles to achieving happiness. In this course, students will learn how we get to know ourselves, the maladaptive habits that our minds develop to protect the self from various ego threats, and various ways to improve psychological well-being of the self and others.

Goal

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
(a) Identify and explain classic and contemporary theories relating to the self.
(b) Critically analyze and synthesize empirical research in social psychology.
(c) Apply their learning to their own life to critically evaluate and explain interpersonal experiences during daily life.
(d) Verbally present their reactions and experiences to course content.

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 mostly combines lectures and student-led class discussions on assigned readings. Students will receive oral and written feedback on their discussion questions and 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[オンライン/online]:Introduction and Overview

Overview of course and review of syllabus

2[対面/face to face]:Know Thyself

How do we get to know ourselves? How accurate is our understanding? What are the consequences of knowing ourselves?

3[対面/face to face]:Evaluating Ourselves (1)

What is self-esteem?

4[対面/face to face]:Evaluating Ourselves (2)

What is self-esteem for?

5[対面/face to face]:Evaluating Ourselves (3)

Is it better to have high self-esteem?

6[対面/face to face]:The Vulnerable and Maladaptive Self (1)

What causes our self-esteem to be vulnerable?

7[対面/face to face]:The Vulnerable and Maladaptive Self (2)

What do people do to maintain self-esteem?

8[対面/face to face]:The Vulnerable and Maladaptive Self (3)

What are the consequences of protecting self-esteem?

9[対面/face to face]:Self-Analysis Workshop

What causes anxiety? What do I do to protect myself?

10[対面/face to face]:The Self in the Ecosystem (1)

How can we promote our well-being without worrying about self-esteem?

11[対面/face to face]:The Self in the Ecosystem (2)

How can I be compassionate to myself?

12[対面/face to face]:Transcending the Self (1)

How do compassionate goals allow us to take interpersonal risks?

13[対面/face to face]:Transcending the Self (2)

How can we expand our views beyond the self?

14[対面/face to face]:Synthesis

What have we learned so far and where do we go from here?

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

Students should review their notes and be able to explain the major concepts and theories they have learned in previous lectures. They will read the assigned readings before each class and prepare a reaction paper and discussion questions based on the readings. They must also download and print out handouts prior to each class and bring them to class to take notes. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

None.

References

The assigned readings will be uploaded on Hoppii.

Grading criteria

Students are evaluated based on a final paper (30%), in-class quizzes (20%), discussion questions (15%), reaction papers (25%), and class participation (10%).

Changes following student comments

Some students found it easier to have discussions in small groups while others preferred discussions in a larger group. In fact, several students pointed out that changing the format of the discussion can be refreshing and motivating. I will continue experimenting with the format of the discussions to ensure that everybody feels comfortable sharing their experiences and thoughts during class.

Others

Students will be asked to reflect on their daily experiences and share examples that illustrate various concepts and theories covered in the course.
Students who have taken and passed courses in psychology and statistics may be given priority in student selection.

Prerequisite

Students must have taken and passed one of the following courses: Social Psychology 1, Social Psychology 2, or Cultural Psychology.