Gen Psycho Course Outline 2-17

GE 1207 Fundamental Psychology 2-2017 Assumption University Theodor Marie School of Arts Department of General Education Course Outline 2/2017Course : GE 1207 Fundamental PsychologyCredit : 3Status : General Education RequirementPrerequisite : NoneLecturer : A. Siriporn P.Course Description : A study of various psychological theories and factors in order to know and understand the processes and conditions that form one’s characters, behaviors, attitudes and emotions.Course Objectives: The course aims to enable students to 1. understand some basic concepts and theories of psychology that are related to human beings. 2. understand different human behaviors. 3. apply their psychological knowledge to live a better life with other people in the society. 4. analyze basic theories of psychology in relation to their life.Teaching-Learning Activities: 1. Lectures 2. Revision exercises 3. PresentaionCourse Components and Mark Allocation: 10% Class Attendance 10% Quiz 20% Assignment 25% Mid-term Examination 35% Final Examination 100% TotalAttendance Requirement: ● At least 80% attendance is required. ● After 15 minutes, the attendance is taken as late attendance. ● After 30 minutes, no attendance is given. ● 3 late attendance is equal to one absence.Evaluation: 80% - 100% =A 78% - 79% = A- 73% - 77% = B+ 70% - 72% =B 68% - 69% = B- 63% - 67% = C+ 60% - 62% =C 58% - 59% = C- 50% - 57% =DTextbook :Plotnik R. (2008). Introduction to Psychology. 10th ed. CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company.References:Plotnik R. (2008). Introduction to Psychology. 9th ed. CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company. 1

GE 1207 Fundamental Psychology 2-2017Feldman, R. (1997). Essential of Understanding Psychology. 3rd ed. New York: McGraw- Hill.Lahey, B. (1998). Psychology: An Introduction. 6th ed. Singapore: McGraw-Hill.Santrock, J, W. (1997). Psychology. Dubque: Brown & Benchmark Publishers.Sternberg, R, J. (1997). Pathways to psychology. Philadelphia: Harcourt Brace CollegePublishers.Study Plan and Schedule:Week 1Class 1: Class Introduction : Course objectives, Course requirements, Mark allocation Module 1 : Discovering Psychology Definition & Goals, Modern ApproachesClass 2 : Module 1 : Discovering Psychology (Continue) Modern approaches, Historical approaches, Early discrimination, Taking class notesWeek 2Class 1 : Module 5 : Sensation Eye: Vision, Ear: Audition Ear: AuditionClass 2 : Module 5 : Sensation (Continue) Ear: Audition (Continue), Vestibular system, Chemical sensesWeek 3Class 1 : Module 5 : Sensation (Continuation) Chemical senses (Continue), TouchClass 2 : Module 6 : Perception Perceptual threshold, Sensation versus perception, Changing sensation into perceptionWeek 4Class 1 : Module 5 : Perception (Continue) Rules of organization, Perceptual constancy, Depth perception, Case studyClass 2 : Module 6 : Case study & discussion (Continue)Week 5Class 1 : Module 11 : Types of Memory Definition of memory, Types of memoryClass 2 : Module 11 : Types of Memory (Continue) Sensory memory, Short-Term memory, Chunking, Long-term memoryWeek 6Class 1 : Module 11 : Types of Memory (Continue) Long-term Memory, Encoding, Repressed MemoriesClass 2 : Module 12 : Remembering & Forgetting Definition, Organization of Memories, Reasons for forgettingWeek 7Class 1 : Case Study & DiscussionClass 2 : Case Study & DiscussionWeek 8Class 1 : Quiz IClass 2 : Revision before Midterm Examination -------------------MIDTERM EXAMINATION------------------ Date: March 8, 2018 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 hrs. **Check and confirm the examination date and time with the registrar’s notice again before examination period** 2

GE 1207 Fundamental Psychology 2-2017Week 9Class 1 : Module 14 : Thought & Language Forming concepts, solving problemsClass 2 : Module 14 : Thought & Language (Continuation) Thinking creatively, Language : Basic Rules of languageWeek 10Class 1 : Module 14 : Thought & Language (Continuation) Language : Acquiring Language Module 15 : Motivation Theories of Motivation, Biological and social needsClass 2 : Module 15 : Motivation (Continuation) Hierarchy of needs, HungerWeek 11Class 1 : Module 15 : Motivation (Continuation) Achievement Module 21 : Health, Stress & Coping Definition, How to appraise stressClass 2 : Module 21 : Health, Stress & Coping (Continue) Fight-flight response, Psychosomatic symptoms, Kinds of stressorsWeek 12Class 1 : Module 21 : Health, Stress, & Coping (Continue) Personality & Social factors, Kinds of coping, Choose coping strategyClass 2 : Module 25 : Social Psychology Person perception, Stereotypes, AttributionsWeek 13Class 1 : Module 25 : Social Psychology (Continue) Biases and Errors, Attitudes, ConformityClass 2 : Module 25 : Social Psychology (Continue) Compliance, Obedience, Group dynamicsWeek 14Class 1: Module 25 : PresentationClass 2: Module 25 : PresentationWeek 14Class 1 : Case Study & DiscussionClass 2 : Case Study & DiscussionWeek 15Class 1 : Quiz IIClass 2 : Revision for final examination -------------------------FINAL EXAMINATION------------------------- Date: May 18, 2018 Time: 13:00 – 16:00 hrs.***Check and confirm the examination date and time with the registrar’s notice again before examination period***________________________________________________________________________________ : Last day to withdraw with “W” (withdrawing after this date will be given “WF”)3

GE 1207 Fundamental Psychology 2-2017 VISIONAssumption University of Thailand envisions itself as:• an international community of scholars,• enlivened by Christian inspiration,• engaged in the pursuit of Truth and Knowledge,• serving human society, especially through the creative use of interdisciplinary approaches and cyber technology. VISION 2000 FOR ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY GRADUATESAssumption University of Thailand envisions its graduates as:• healthy and open-minded persons, characterized by personal integrity, an independent mind, and positive thinking,• professionally competent, willing to exercise responsible leadership for economic progress in a just society,• able to communicate effectively with people from other nations and to participate in globalization. Faculty of Arts Vision/MissionVisionFaculty of Arts, Assumption University of Thailand, envisions itself as :a faculty of high academic standing known for its excellence in language education forbusiness, culture and research with :• qualified and dedicated lecturers• capable and determined students• state-of-the-art courses and technologies• international teaching environmentwhich envisions its graduates to be :• professionally competent, able to communicate effectively with people from other nations and to participate in globalization through their facility as bilinguals and their deep knowledge of other cultures,• responsible leaders for economic progress in a just society, both in their exercise of citizenship and in their business activities,• flexible and compassionate persons who clearly live by their personal values, dare to think for themselves, and respond to new situations innovatively.MissionEnabling students:1. To acquire language business skills, Thai and foreign, for reading, writing and communicating2. To learn how to mutually appreciate and share cultural values with people of other nations3. To be professionally competent business men and women capable of responsible business leadership for economic progress and prosperity of the country 4