67011102 Introduction to Psychology A

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 67011102 Subject Classification Area Courses

Subject Name 心理学概論A

Subject Name
（Katakana）シンリガクガイロンA

Subject Name in
English Introduction to Psychology A

Instructor SAKATA KIRIKO

Instructor
(Katakana) サカタ　キリコ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Mon5-8：IAS L102

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lecture-oriented class, PowerPoint will be used.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Psychology

Eligible Students

Keywords Development, Personality, Individual and Society,  Interpersonal Relationship, Group

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences)　Category：Psychology
Expected Outcome 1. understand history of psychology
2. understand basic mechanisms and functions of human mind

Class Objectives
/Class Outline 1. understand history of psychology
2. understand basic mechanisms and functions of human mind

To learn the basic principles and application to understand the self and others ranging from an individual behavior to group practice.
The lectures will focus on the questions like “what are humans?” “how does our psych work?”.  Some basic knowledge will be introduced while making reference to our daily life and applications.

Class Schedule lesson1: Introduction: What is Psychology?
lesson2: Lifelong Development (1) Principles in Development
lesson3: Lifelong Development (2) Development of Interpersonal Relationship
lesson4: Lifelong Development (3) Development of "Self"
lesson5: Personality (1) How are we different? Various Theories on Personalities
lesson6: Personality (2) Measuring Personalities
lesson7: Personality (3) intelligence
lesson8: Development and Personality  Nature and Nurture
lesson9: Individuals in the Society (1) Social facilitation & Social loafing
lesson10: Individuals in the Society (2) Social cognition
lesson11: Individuals in the Society (3) Social comparison and the self
lesson12: Interpersonal Relationship (1) Interpersonal Communication & Social Skills
lesson13: Interpersonal Relationship (2) Construction of interpersonal relationships
lesson14: Interpersonal Relationship (3) Social Influence
lesson15: Summary

Final examination will be conducted.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. The textbook is not used in this class.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Handouts, PowerPoint

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review 1. Learn what Psychology aims for and how it conducts researches.
2-5.　Understand how we develop throughout the life
6-8　How are we different from each other?
9-11　Learn how the human perceive the social phenomena, and how much the self is influenced by the society.
12-14  Learn the various relationships with others.
※ Hopefully every lecture gives you an opportunity to see yourself and the society from the new perspectives.

Requirements Occasionally, psychological research or experiments will be introduced in the class. Some times, we may ask you to participate. If you can, please cooperate; it will greatly help you understand the lectures, too. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

Grading Method Final Exam (About 70％), Short report（about 30％）

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other 【In case the number of registered students exceed 250, a computerized random selection will be carried out.】

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	67011102	Subject Classification	Area Courses
Subject Name	心理学概論A
Subject Name （Katakana）	シンリガクガイロンA
Subject Name in English	Introduction to Psychology A
Instructor	SAKATA KIRIKO
Instructor (Katakana)	サカタ　キリコ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Mon5-8：IAS L102
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture-oriented class, PowerPoint will be used.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Psychology
Eligible Students
Keywords	Development, Personality, Individual and Society, Interpersonal Relationship, Group
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences)　Category：Psychology
Expected Outcome	1. understand history of psychology 2. understand basic mechanisms and functions of human mind
Class Objectives /Class Outline	1. understand history of psychology 2. understand basic mechanisms and functions of human mind To learn the basic principles and application to understand the self and others ranging from an individual behavior to group practice. The lectures will focus on the questions like “what are humans?” “how does our psych work?”. Some basic knowledge will be introduced while making reference to our daily life and applications.
Class Schedule	lesson1: Introduction: What is Psychology? lesson2: Lifelong Development (1) Principles in Development lesson3: Lifelong Development (2) Development of Interpersonal Relationship lesson4: Lifelong Development (3) Development of "Self" lesson5: Personality (1) How are we different? Various Theories on Personalities lesson6: Personality (2) Measuring Personalities lesson7: Personality (3) intelligence lesson8: Development and Personality Nature and Nurture lesson9: Individuals in the Society (1) Social facilitation & Social loafing lesson10: Individuals in the Society (2) Social cognition lesson11: Individuals in the Society (3) Social comparison and the self lesson12: Interpersonal Relationship (1) Interpersonal Communication & Social Skills lesson13: Interpersonal Relationship (2) Construction of interpersonal relationships lesson14: Interpersonal Relationship (3) Social Influence lesson15: Summary Final examination will be conducted.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	The textbook is not used in this class.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Handouts, PowerPoint
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	1. Learn what Psychology aims for and how it conducts researches. 2-5.　Understand how we develop throughout the life 6-8　How are we different from each other? 9-11　Learn how the human perceive the social phenomena, and how much the self is influenced by the society. 12-14 Learn the various relationships with others. ※ Hopefully every lecture gives you an opportunity to see yourself and the society from the new perspectives.
Requirements	Occasionally, psychological research or experiments will be introduced in the class. Some times, we may ask you to participate. If you can, please cooperate; it will greatly help you understand the lectures, too. Your cooperation is much appreciated.
Grading Method	Final Exam (About 70％), Short report（about 30％）
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other	【In case the number of registered students exceed 250, a computerized random selection will be carried out.】
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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