CLASS TIMES: Mondays 11:00 - 1:50pm NSE 129
Contact: Use Canvas Messaging (expect a response within 24 hours) Office Hours: Mondays 4-5pm, Wed & Thurs 11a-12p (in my office - LAS 255) To make an individual meeting use the Scheduler in the Canvas Calendar |
About this course:
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PSYCHOLOGY OF INEQUALITY
psy-chol-o-gy: the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context in-e-qual-i-ty: difference in size, degree, circumstances; lack of equality In this course, we will examine the psychology that leads to, and maintains, social inequality between groups based on race, gender, class, citizenship status, and more. First, you will learn about basic psychological processes that can lead to stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination that can produce social inequalities. Then, you will learn about the experiences of various groups that are either considered dominant or subordinate in the inequalities of modern American society. Finally, you will learn about psychological interventions meant to reduce inequality that focus on both sides of the inequality coin: those who may discriminate between members of different groups and those who who are the targets of that discrimination. |
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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HOW The COURSE WORKS:
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We meet every Monday from 11-1:50pm in NSE 129. Each Monday has two components:
Your final grade in this course is based on the following:
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Safe Space:
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Discussions in this course will sometimes focus on sensitive and/or controversial topics. We will delve into what about these topics makes them difficult to talk about and will follow "safe space" rules in class. We will decide as a group on the specific rules that will govern our discussions. If you at any time feel unsafe to express yourself please let me know.
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COURSE SCHEDULE:
All readings are available as PDFs on Canvas. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader or Preview (available on a Mac) to open them. I highly recommend that you print the readings in order to take good notes and bring the readings to the discussion. Instructions on the three papers you write for the course will be handed out in class and put on Canvas.
Late Policy & Plagiarism:
All assignments on Canvas close when they are due making it impossible to turn in an assignment past the due date/time. If you email an assignment late it is not graded and receives an automatic "zero." If you have a documented emergency that prevents you from turning in an assignment contact me ASAP. It is a good practice to start all assignments early to avoid turning it in at the last minute. Most assignments take longer than most students anticipate.
Plagiarism is taken very seriously at NSC. If your submission is found to be the work of someone other than yourself your name is forwarded to the Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences and you receive an automatic "zero" on the assignment. For tips on avoiding plagiarism read NSC's policy. Meeting with me to discuss rough drafts of your papers before you turn them in is also a great way to avoid plagiarizing on your final submission.
Plagiarism is taken very seriously at NSC. If your submission is found to be the work of someone other than yourself your name is forwarded to the Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences and you receive an automatic "zero" on the assignment. For tips on avoiding plagiarism read NSC's policy. Meeting with me to discuss rough drafts of your papers before you turn them in is also a great way to avoid plagiarizing on your final submission.
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