Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code 67011105 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,  Second Semester,  4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Fri5-8: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 Outcome1. 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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