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PSY 3315 Cultural Psychology

SYLLABUS

For course syllabus posted prior to the beginning of the term, the instructor reserves the right to make minor changes prior to or during the term. The instructor will notify students via classroom announcement when changes are made in the requirements and/or grading of the course.

TROY Online Courses at Troy University

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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Mar Navarro, PhD

321-236-2336

[email protected]

VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS

My office hours will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8pm to 9pm ET on Teams.

I am also available by e-mail most days. You can post general questions in the questions section in the discussion forum in the classroom that are not personal or individual issues. For personal assistance, you should contact me via e-mail. Whenever possible, I will attempt to respond to student messages within 24 during the week and 48 hours during the weekend.

INSTRUCTOR EDUCATION

Dr. Navarro has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, a master’s degree in education from Texas A & M University, and a doctor of philosophy degree from the University of Central Florida in Applied Experimental and Human Factors Psychology.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is a theoretical and empirical analysis of how culture is connected to human behavior. Global cultural differences and perspectives will be discussed including research studies, theory, and comparative analyses (i.e. Eastern vs. Western comparative analyses). Discussions will include human behavior across different countries, the evolution of culture, self and personality, mental and physical health, and living in multicultural worlds. Diversity topics will cover such issues as gender, ethnicity, classism, disability, worldviews, and role constructions. Diversity discussions will include stereotypes, biases, ageism, ableism, and gender role development. Sexual orientation and evolving cultural laws will be examined.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Six semester hours of psychology.

Course Objectives

This course on Cultural Psychology will examine how culture is connected to human behavior. Topics reviewed and discussed will include research, theory, and studies on Culture and Human Behavior, Cultural Evolution, Methods for studying Culture and Behavior, Self and Personality, Mental and Physical Health, and Living in Multicultural Worlds from the assigned textbook. Additional material to be covered will include ways that health and illness are results of cultural influences.

Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Objectives

Upon completion a student will be competent in the following areas:

1) Describe Cultural psychology and cultural psychologists’ major areas of interest including sociocultural, and international dimensions. [APA 1.2.a, 1.2.d, 1.4, 4.1]

2) Learn the society/culture levels of analysis. [APA 1.2.c].

3) Understand the concepts of cultural psychology and the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes they describe. [APA 1.2.a, 1.2.d].

4) Describe the methodology by which cultural psychologists test hypotheses and develop theories; discuss the advantages and limitations of the scientific approach. Understand research generalizability parameters of individual differences within different sociocultural contexts [APA 2.1, 2.2, 2.6.d.].

5) Discuss classic studies, theories, and current knowledge in the field of cultural psychology; comprehend societal and cultural influences. [APA 1.2.a, 1.2.d.6, 1.3].

6) Use critical thinking skills effectively to evaluate empirical evidence across different cultures. [3.1].

7) Discuss how cultural psychology research may be applied to public policy and social issues. [4.3].

8) Apply cultural psychological knowledge to understand some of the factors that predict and explain social behavior in different cultures. [APA 4.4, 9.1].

9) Discuss values in psychology and human diversity across cultures [5.5].

10) Explain different research methods used by psychologists and evaluate the appropriateness of conclusions derived from psychological research. [APA 2.2, 2.3; 3.1]

11) Demonstrate effective writing skills and application of APA style. [APA 6.2, 6.3, 6.4; 7.1].03265

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The requirements of the course are as follows:

1. Attend class. 

2. Read assigned material. 

3. Participate in the weekly class discussions by the due date. 

4. Complete and submit all homework assignments by the due date. 

SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS

– The student is expected to participate in the course via discussion postings, by reading the assigned readings, submitting comments, contributing to class discussion, submitting assignments, and completing all course requirements, in a timely fashion.

– Students are expected to check their emails and the classroom announcements at least every 48 hours.

– Students are expected to be proficient at using the library databases, the Internet, email, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Power Point.

RESEARCH COMPONENT

In this class you will work on one project composed of nine parts. Each part is a separate learning activity with weekly deadlines. The Cultural Psychology Project is an ongoing research project. Your project will be completely based on the published literature – not opinions, comments, or experiences. You will need to consult the library every week. You should ask a librarian for help with your research often.

ENTRANCE COMPETENCIES

The student must possess the knowledge and skills of a high school graduate and the capability to perform on a college level. Knowledge of basic mathematics and the ability to read, understand, and apply academic material, is assumed. Students are expected to have good communication and writing skills, and to use APA format in their writing. Students who feel they do not possess the needed skills should contact the school for assistance and services. Students should contact the library for assistance with their research and contact the writing center for assistance with the writing and formatting of assignments.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS

Heine, S. J. Cultural Psychology. NY: W.W. Norton.

American Psychological Association, (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. (7th ed.). Washington, DC.

The Web site for textbook purchases is www.troy.bncollege.com

Students should have their textbook by the first day of class. Not having your textbook is not an acceptable excuse for late work. Students who add this course late should refer to the “Late Registration” section for further guidance.

SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS

– All assignments for this class must be in full APA format according to the 7th edition of the APA manual.

– Every assignment must be organized using numerous headings to label and separate each different requirement of the assignment.

– All Learning Activities must be posted to the proper weekly forum as a message, not as an attachment.

– All grades will be posted in the student grade book in the classroom and will be assigned according to grading scale stated in this syllabus within 6 days of the assignment due date.

– All references used for the course work must be primary sources only in psychology.

– You must follow ALL instructions given for all assignments. Make sure you answer all questions and include all the required parts. Follow the format provided, with no changes.

Make-Up Work Policy

Missing any part of this schedule may prevent completion of the course. If you foresee difficulty of any type (i.e., an illness, employment change, etc.) which may prevent completion of this course, notify the instructor as soon as possible. Failure to do so will result in failure for an assignment and/or failure of the course. (See “Attendance” Policy.) If I have not heard from you by the deadline dates for assignments or forums, no make-up work will be allowed (unless extraordinary circumstances exist). Requests for extensions must be made in advance and accompanied by appropriate written documentation. “Computer problems” or lack of internet access are not acceptable excuses.

– Extra Credit: No extra credit is available in this course.

METHOD OF EVALUATION

All grades will be posted in the student grade book according to the following scale.

You will typically receive graded feedback on discussion posts in 3-4 days and for other assignments typically in 4-5 days after their due date.

GRADE	POINTS
A	90 – 100
B	80 – 89
C	70 – 79
D	60 – 69
F	0 – 59

ASSIGNED READINGS

Week 1	1 What is cultural psychology?
Week 2	2 Culture and Human Nature 3 Cultural Evolution
Week 3	4 Methods for Studying Culture and Psychology
Week 4	5 Development and Socialization 6 Self and Personality
Week 5	7 Living in Multicultural Worlds
Week 6	8 Motivation 9 Cognition and Perception
Week 7	10 Emotions 11 Interpersonal Attraction and Close Relationships
Week 8	12 Morality, Religion, and Justice
Week 9	13 Physical Health 14 Mental Health

COURSE SCHEDULE

ASSIGNMENT	POINTS	DUE
Psychology Project – Activity 1	4	Week 1 – Day 7
Psychology Project – Activity 2	4	Week 2 – Day 7
Psychology Project – Activity 3	4	Week 3 – Day 7
Psychology Project – Activity 4	4	Week 4 – Day 7
Psychology Project – Activity 5	4	Week 5 – Day 7
Psychology Project – Activity 6	4	Week 6 – Day 7
Psychology Project – Activity 7	4	Week 7 – Day 7
Psychology Project – Activity 8	5	Week 8 – Day 7
Psychology Project – Activity 9	4	Week 9 – Day 7
9 Weekly Discussion Questions	27	Every week – Day 3/6
9 Weekly Research Concepts	27	Every week – Day 3/6
9 Weekly Closing Summaries	9	Every week – Day 7
TOTAL	100

ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly Participation

To receive full credit for participation each student must post three times in each discussion forum: the original primary post (by day 3) and two responses to other students’ posts in each forum (by day 6) for a total of three posts per discussion forum.

Note: To maximize the benefit of their own learning, students are strongly encouraged to post often and frequently, beyond these minimum requirements.

(1) Discussion Question – 3 posts – Answer the discussion questions about the weekly readings.

(2) Research Concept – 3 posts – Find a study to explain the research topic of the week.

(3) Closing Summary – 1 post – Write a concluding post to summarize your learning for the week. (Note: This forum does not require replies to your classmates.)

To receive credit for your participation all posts must be substantive. To be considered substantive, all posts must be at least 100 words. This word count does NOT include repeating the question, repeating what has already been said, your signature, salutations, or references.

In addition, all posts in every discussion forum must meet the following requirements to be considered substantive:

– Answer the question in full. Thoroughly answer ALL parts of the question.

– Give specific examples of how to apply the class concepts and topics.

– Support your ideas by using examples directly from the weekly readings.

– Do NOT include direct quotes. Explain everything in your own words.

– Include APA formatted reference(s).

– Do not praise or state agreement. Do not say “I agree” or “I like” or state any other direct form of agreement or praise.

– Write in short paragraphs. Do not write long blocks of text. Separate your answer into brief sections. Use headings to label each separate section of your posts.

– You must stay on topic. All your posts must focus only on the psychological aspects of cultural behaviors.

– To receive credit your answers must directly address the psychological issues related to the discussions. Other related issues may be important or interesting to discuss, but will not receive credit in this class. Some examples are: social, personal, financial, legal, medical, ethical, or any other issues not specific to or directly related to the topic of the class.

– Do not use or include any references that are not from the field of psychology.

– For references you must use ONLY primary psychology sources: scholarly books and/or peer reviewed journal articles, related to psychology.

– Secondary or tertiary sources are not acceptable for academic research and referencing, and are NOT to be used for this class, such as:

Magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, dictionaries, wikipedia, other wikis, blogs, non-scholarly websites or any non-scientific sources that do not provide quality researched materials (any source that does not use credible sources to support the information in the document).

Cultural Psychology Project

In this class you will work on one project composed of nine parts. Each part is a separate learning activity with weekly deadlines.

The Psychology Project is an ongoing research project. Your project must be completely based on the published literature. Do not include opinions, comments, or experiences. You will need to consult the library every week. Remember to ask a librarian for help often with your research.

First, think of a topic of interest to you within the field of cultural psychology. Think of a behavior that humans perform related to culture or as a result of their culture.

The focus of your project will be to explain the psychological aspects of one cultural behavior .

You will learn different aspects of your topic as you work on it every week, with the goal of preparing a presentation for your classmates towards the end of the course, to teach them and share with them what you have learned about the psychology of your chosen topic.

First, read now the instructions for all the learning activities and using the library, begin to research your topic. You may consult your instructor if you have questions.

Every part of the project must be in full APA format. Spelling and grammar do count. Please use the services of the writing center before you turn your assignments in, to correct all mistakes and improve your writing.

Direct quotes are not allowed. You must explain everything in your own words.

This must be an original project from beginning to end. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will receive a grade of zero. You should never copy anything from any source at any time. Everything you include must be written in your own words only.

Please refer to the APA files in the Course Materials link in the classroom. Every assignment you write for this class must be in full APA format.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS

All assignments are due by 11:59 PM on the due date. You will receive a one point penalty if the assignment is one day late (within 24 hours of the due date, must be posted by 11:59 the day after the due date) and a two point penalty if the assignment is two day late (within 24-48 hours of the due date, must be posted by 11:59). No assignment will be accepted if it is more than two days late. 

No exceptions will be made to this policy so please do not ask for any extensions.

– Please strive to have all your assignments turned in on time so that you may receive full credit for your work. Technological issues are not considered valid grounds for late assignment submission. Also please keep in mind that travel, work demands, childcare issues, health, family or personal issues, or computer problems are not acceptable excuses for late work. No exceptions will be made to this policy for assignments more than two days late.

– No assignment will be accepted after the last day of the term. Assignments submitted after the last day of class will not be accepted. No incomplete grades will be granted.

– Discussion Forums: You will only receive credit for posting during the assigned week for each discussion. Anything posted before the actual course week begins or after it ends, will not count and will not be graded.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you experience problems with any technical aspects of our class website please know that I probably will not be able to help you. To save time when you encounter technological issues, instead of contacting me, please follow these simple steps:

1. Refresh the page. If that doesn’t work, then:

2. Restart your browser. If that doesn’t work, then:

3. Use another browser. If that doesn’t work, then:

4. Clear the history, cache, and cookies. If that doesn’t work, then:

5. Restart your computer. If that doesn’t work, then:

6. Use another computer. If that doesn’t work, then:

7. Call Tech Support for assistance.

Late Registration

Students who register during the first week of the term, during late registration, will already be one week behind.  Students who fall into this category are expected to catch up with all of Week #1 and Week #2's work by the end of Week #2.  No exceptions, since two weeks constitutes a significant percentage of the term's lessons.  Students who do not feel they can meet this deadline should not enroll in the class.  If they have registered, they should see their registrar, academic adviser, GoArmyEd or Military Education officer to discuss their options. Also note that late registration may mean you do not receive your book in time to make up the work you missed in Week #1.  Not having your book on the first day of class is not an excuse for late work after the deadlines in the Course Schedule.

Incomplete Grade Policy

Missing any part of the Course Schedule may prevent completion of the course.  If circumstances will prevent the student from completing the course by the end of the term, the student should complete a request for an incomplete grade. Note: A grade of incomplete or “INC” is not automatically assigned to students, but rather must be requested by the student by submitting a Petition for and Work to Remove an Incomplete Grade Form. Requests for an incomplete grade must be made on or before the date of the final assignment or test of the term.  The form will not be available after the last day of the term.  A grade of “INC” does not replace an “F” and will not be awarded for excessive absences.  An “INC” will only be awarded to student presenting a valid case for the inability to complete coursework by the conclusion of the term. It is ultimately the instructor’s decision to grant or deny a request for an incomplete grade, subject to the policy rules below.  Policy/Rules for granting an Incomplete (INC). An incomplete cannot be issued without a request from the student. To qualify for an incomplete, the student must:

· Have completed over 50% of the course material and have a documented reason for requesting incomplete (50% means all assignments/exams up to and including the mid-term point, test, and/or assignments.)

· Be passing the course at the time of their request.

If both of the above criteria are not met an incomplete cannot be granted.

An INC is not a substitute for an “F”. If a student has earned an “F” by not submitting all the work or by receiving an overall “F” average, then the “F” stands.

TROY Email

All students were required to obtain and use the TROY email address that is automatically assigned to them as TROY students. All official correspondence (including bills, statements, emails from instructors and grades, etc.) will be sent ONLY to the troy.edu (@troy.edu) address.

All students are responsible for ensuring that the correct email address is listed in the classroom by the beginning of Week One. Email is the only way the instructor can, at least initially, communicate with you. It is your responsibility to make sure a valid email address is provided. Failure on your

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