Course title
117602201
Social Psychology

 OKADA Yoshiko
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
Fundamental Mechanical Engineering A 文化・芸術・歴史・政治経済などに基づく大局的な視野と倫理的な視点から、工学と社会の関わりを考察することができ、グローバル社会において多様な人々と意思疎通を図ることができる。 
Advanced Mechanical Engineering A 文化・芸術・歴史・政治経済などに基づく大局的な視野と倫理的な視点から、工学と社会の関わりを考察することができ、グローバル社会において多様な人々と意思疎通を図ることができる。
Environment and Materials Engineering D 的確な判断のもとに技術者として責任ある行動をとることができる。
Chemistry and Biotechnology D 的確な判断のもとに技術者として責任ある行動をとることができる。
Electrical Engineering and Robotics A 多様な視点から種々の文化や社会の発展の歴史を学び、多面的に物事を捉えることができる。
Advanced Electronic Engineering A 豊かな教養を持ち、幅広い視点から物事を考え理解する基礎的能力を身に付けることができる。
Information and Communications Engineering A-1 技術の進展と人間・社会の関わり合いを理解することができる。
Computer Science and Engineering E 種々の文化の理解に基づき社会的・地球的視点から多面的に物事を考える能力を身に付けることができる。
Urban Infrastructure and Environment A-1 ⾃然・⼈⽂・社会科学など、幅広く学問の英知を学び、地球的視野から多⾯的に物事を考える能⼒と素養を⾝に付けることができる。
Urban Infrastructure and Environment J 常に技術⼒の向上を⽬指し、⾃主的に、継続的に学修できる能⼒を⾝に付けることができる。
Purpose of class
The aim of this course is to help students acquire an understanding of the fundamental principles of Social Psychology and ways of viewing and thinking about Social Psychology for solving various problems at social issues.
Course description
This course deals with the basic concepts and principles of Social Psychology. It also enhances the development of students’ skill in the ability to think about the utilization of knowledge in their future life.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand the basic concepts in social psychology.
  2. Understand the relation of social psychology findings and their life.
  3. Understand the social phenomenon using the findings of social psychology.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Short reports Exam Total.
1. 8% 12% 20%
2. 8% 12% 20%
3. 8% 12% 20%
4. 8% 12% 20%
5. 8% 12% 20%
Total. 40% 60% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Your final grade will be calculated according to the following process: Short reports 40%, Exam 60%. To pass, students must earn at least 60 points out of 100.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction Check the syllabus 60minutes
2. Social cognition(1) Impression formation Read the handout and do the assignment 190minutes
3. Social cognition(2) Attribution Process, Heuristic, Schema Read the handout and do the assignment 190minutes
4. Self(1) Self-concept, Self-consciousness, Self-disclosure and Self-presentation Read the handout and do the assignment 190minutes
5. Attitude(1) Attitude, Persuasive communication,Elaboration likelihood model Read the handout and do the assignment 190minutes
6. Attitude(2) Balance theory, Cognitive dissonance theory Read the handout and do the assignment 190minutes
7. Social influence(1) Conformity Read the handout and do the assignment 190minutes
8. Social influence(2) Obedience to authority Read the handout and do the assignment 190minutes
9. Assistance and aggression Read the handout and do the assignment 190minutes
10. Group (1) Social facilitation, Social loafing Read the handout and do the assignment 190minutes
11. Group (2) Groupthink Read the handout and do the assignment 190minutes
12. Group (3) Competition, Problem-solving Read the handout and do the assignment 190minutes
13. Group (4) Consensus building, Game theory Read the handout and do the assignment 190minutes
14. Final Exam Overall Review 310minutes
Total. - - 2650minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
No textbook, Distribution of handout.
Prerequisites
None
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Spring Semester
    Wednesday, 2nd period (10:50–12:30), lunch break (12:30–13:20) Omiya Campus
    Friday, lunch break (12:30–13:20), 3rd period (13:20–15:00) Toyosu Campus

  • Fall Semester
    Wednesday, 2nd period (10:50–12:30), lunch break (12:30–13:20) Omiya Campus
    Friday, lunch break (12:30–13:20), 3rd period (13:20–15:00) Toyosu Campus
  • Please make an appointment in advance by email.
    Students may also contact the instructor via email with questions.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 5.GENDER EQUALITY
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
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