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If
you are interested, click here to see the list that includes the academic
summary, two commentaries and a response about the BBC series, "The
Experiment".
Class
will meet Wed, 8:00 to 11:40 am in Stevenson 3095.
Course
Goal:
Upon completing this course, students should be able to evaluate and
apply current psychological theory and research to understanding current
intergroup conflicts and public policy issues.
Course
Objectives:
- Describe
psychological theories and research relevant to social justice and intergroup
conflict.
- Understand
why justice considerations shape human behavior.
- Apply
justice and intergroup theories to understanding ordinary behavior.
- Critically
evaluate research findings designed to test psychological models of
social justice.
This course also is designed to contribute to the following Psychology
Department learning objectives:
- Students should be able to apply psychological theories and concepts
to problems and questions they find personally important.
- Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of differences and
similarities in the way that people are treated due to gender, race,
ethnicity, culture, class, disabilities and sexual orientation.
- Students should be able to demonstrate the capacity to reflect on
one's cultural identity (and an awareness of how implicit cultural assumptions
color our behavior).
Course
Readings:
As listed on the course schedule, course readings include selected chapters
from Tyler, Boeckmann, Smith & Huo (1997) and Whitley & Kite (2006), empirical
journal and newspaper articles. These readings will be on reserve in the
library. "Current Events" articles will be added to the reading list during
the semester (they will be linked to the website reading list).
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Heather Smith, Ph.D.
Stevenson 3092c
664-2587
smithh@sonoma.edu
PDF
Versions:
Sample
annotated bibliography
Term
Paper
Possible
term paper outline
Class
presentation
(Helpful resources):
APA
Style Summary
General
Writing Tips)
General
literature review tips
Grading
standards
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