Course format . It does not use a textbook. Instead, I will introduce each topic in class, review the relevant research and thinking, and apply it to our everyday behavior. Attendance in class is therefore important because the content of the lectures cannot be found in any one traditional textbook. Some articles are quite challenging and require solid knowledge of research methods and statistics.
Some articles are closely related to material presented in class, others cover new material.
You will think and write extensively about the topics of this course. Second, class material such as the syllabus, tips on writing reaction papers, comments on the reading assignments, your questions, and lecture handouts will be posted on the world wide web. You are strongly encouraged to use Email to communicate with me and to participate by submitting questions and comments about the readings or lecture. Expect to work hard. This is not a threat but a promise, for in return you will gain excitement about social psychology, insights into the complexities of social behavior, and increased self-awareness of the mechanisms that guide your own behavior and experience.