The following fictional material was written by Richard Thripp for his Teaching Portfolio in the Preparing Tomorrow’s Faculty program at University of Central Florida in fall 2014.
This schedule was adapted from the schedule of Lauren Trottier, M.S., and includes the duplication of her assigned readings and topics. The author took this course when she instructed it in the fall 2013 semester at University of Central Florida, Daytona Beach.
SOP 3723 (Cross-Cultural Psychology) Course Schedule:
Assigned readings are from the required textbook:
Matsumoto, D., & Juang, L. (2013). Culture & Psychology. 5th ed., Cengage Learning.
ISBN: 978-1-111-34493-1
Date | Reading | Activities, Assignments, and Due Dates* |
08/27/2015 | Chapter 1 | TOPIC: Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology
In-class orientation (no grades this week—before UCF Add deadline) Fun stuff—introductions, role plays, videos (not graded) |
09/03/2015 | Chapters 2 AND 3 | TOPICS: Research Methods and Enculturation
Syllabus quiz due (online) In-class activities (graded on participation) |
09/10/2015 | Chapter 4 | TOPIC: Developmental Processes
Online discussion #1 due Students choose which week to give their in-class presentation |
09/17/2015 | Chapter 5 | TOPIC: Cognition
In-class activities (graded on participation) Students may present 1-2 minutes in-class for evaluation/practice |
09/24/2015 | Chapter 6 | TOPIC: Gender
Online module/quiz due for APA style and how to find/select research Student presentations begin (week 1) |
10/01/2015 | Chapter 7 | TOPIC: Health
In-class discussion of APA module, brainstorming topics for final paper Student presentations, week 2 Midterm study guide distributed; guided discussion |
10/08/2015 | Chapter 8 | TOPIC: Emotion
Online discussion #2 due Student presentations, week 3 Review for midterm, answer questions from students |
10/15/2015 | Chapter 9 | Midterm exam 9:00 – 10:30 AM (Chapters 1-8)
TOPICS: Language and Communication |
10/22/2015 | Chapter 10 | TOPIC: Personality
In-class activities (graded on participation) Student presentations, week 4 |
10/29/2015 | Chapter 11 | TOPIC: Psychological Disorders
In-class activities (graded on participation) Student presentations, week 5 |
11/05/2015 | Chapter 12 | TOPIC: Psychotherapy
Online discussion #3 due Student presentations end (week 6) |
11/12/2015 | Chapter 13 | TOPICS: Self and Identity
Final exam study guide distributed; discussion/questions about paper In-class collaborative extra credit quiz |
11/19/2015 | Chapter 14 | TOPIC: Social Behavior
Deadline to submit draft paper for instructor review Guided discussion to assess for synthesis of course concepts |
11/26/2014 | NONE | NO CLASS – THANKSGIVING |
12/03/2015 | Chapter 15 | Final paper due, extra credit assignments due
TOPIC: Organizations Review for final, answer questions from students |
12/10/2015 | Final exam 9:00 – 11:50 AM (Chapters 9-15) |
* This schedule is tentative. Any changes will be announced in-class or by Webcourses email.
This schedule was adapted from the schedule of Lauren Trottier, M.S., and includes the duplication of her assigned readings and topics. The author took this course when she instructed it in the fall 2013 semester at University of Central Florida, Daytona Beach.
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