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Course Information
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Course Description: |
The study of personal and social adjustment as it
relates to coping with the demands of everyday life. Topics for lecture
include self-awareness, healthy management of stress and emotions,
interpersonal relationships, the grieving process, and communication
techniques. Methods to cultivate personal grow and effective adjustment will
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Course Objectives: |
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To acquire a thorough understanding of the core concepts and knowledge of
psychological terms
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To survey the theories and research pertaining to areas of psychological
adjustment
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To implement strategies to facilitate personal growth and adjustment
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To develop skills in writing, oral communication, and critical thinking
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Textbooks and Other Course Materials
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Required Textbooks:
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Corey, G. & Corey, M. (2006). Eighth Edition. I Never
Knew I Had a Choice. New York, NY: Thomson
Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
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Email Access: |
All students have access
to an email account through Columbia State Community
College. It is imperative that you access and check this email for this
course. In addition, your PVT Username and Password will be necessary to
access any other course materials, such as WebCT and/or articles from the
library. For assistance in looking up your PVT Username please go to
http://helpdesk.columbiastate.edu. For more information on computer labs
and student email accounts, please refer to:
Student Email Accounts
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Supplementary Materials: |
Assigned articles are on reserve in the Columbia State Library. Instructions
for accessing articles:
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You may access the articles online accessing the following link:
http://www.columbiastate.edu/library.
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Under "Find Articles," click on "E-Reserves,"
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Enter the required information for accessing the article (course name,
instructor name, etc).
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You must have a PVT username and password before you can access the
articles.
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The articles can be
read online or printed off for a personal copy.
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General
Course Information
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American With Disabilities Act: |
In compliance with ADA,
students are encouraged to register with the Office of Counseling/Disability
Services for possible assistance with accommodations. It is the student’s
responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially provide appropriate
documentation regarding the nature and extent of a disability. Students
requesting special accommodations are strongly encouraged to contact the
Office of Counseling/Disability Services (931.540.2572) at the beginning of
the semester.
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Cellular Telephone/Pager Policy: |
The use of cellular telephones and pagers in the classroom is prohibited at
Columbia State Community College. All phones and pagers must be either
turned off or set to silent/vibrate mode. Students are not excused from
class to answer the telephone or a page unless there is an emergency that
the student has notified the instructor of before the start of class.
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Academic Misconduct: |
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Plagiarism: |
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Emergency: |
In
case of emergency please follow all directions of instructor and refer to
the Emergency Procedures Guide listed in each classroom.
(Columbia State
security-- 931.540.2370) (Lawrence County Center—931 766-1600 and Clifton
Center --- 931 676-6966 )
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Classroom Rules -Absolutely no leaving in middle of class. This is extremely
disrespectful to your instructor and other students. Exception will applied
to disabled individuals and pregnant women.
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Courteous and respectful behavior should be demonstrated toward the
instructor and fellow classmates
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Have an open mind during classroom discussions
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No
pagers, cell phones, weapons, drugs, food or drinks
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Children are not allowed in the classroom.
- Avoid coming late to class
- No packing-up
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Evaluations
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Exams |
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Exams will cover psychological terms reviewed in class, assigned readings,
and group discussions. Study guides will be given in order to guide the
student in test preparation; however, the student is responsible for all
chapter, lecture, and discussion information included on a particular exam.
Final Exam – May 1, 2007
* Tests will NOT
be made up unless the student has notified the instructor in advance
of the absence OR if there is a documented (e.g. doctor’s note) emergency
for the absence. In the event of a makeup exam, the student will take a
different test from the one given on the day of the original exam.
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- 100 points each
- 400 total points
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Journaling of Personal Growth |
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This is not a diary! Journals will be turned in before
each examination for a total of 25 points x 4 ==100 points. A MINIMUM of two
entries of one page or more per week are to be made in a separate notebook
with day and date indicated at the top of each entry. Journals entries
should be HANDWRITTEN BUT ELIGIBLE! Journals should include such items as:
(1)
An activity/exercise of your choice from the list at the end of each
assigned chapter.
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Comments on what you have seen in the media and real life as it
relates to text material.
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Topics listed on page 30 of your textbook.
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Any additional assignments made by your professor
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100 points
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Class Participation |
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ATTENDANCE POLICY: ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED!!! All unexcused absences will have
ten(10) points deducted from class participation grade. Once a week
courses will be counted as two class periods. If once a week class is
missed, 20 points will be deducted.
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Consideration
will be given for three documented absences: (1) personal illness, (2)
immediate family hospitalization; or (3) death in family.
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Acceptable
excused absences MUST be documented the day student returns to
class. Instructor will not accept late excuses.
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You are
expected to be in class the entire period. An attendance sheet will be
signed every class period so that your presence can be recorded. If you come
in late, it is your responsibility to make sure that you have signed the
attendance sheet.
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One day/night
a week classes are considered two classes for the purpose of attendance.
Roll will be taken at beginning of class and after the break. Attending only
the first or only the second session of a once a week course will result in
one absence.
Late arrival to class on three occasions
will count as one absence.
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**points
will be
deducted
for
excessive
absences
or
unsatisfactory class
participation
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Based on your learning style, interests, and abilities: chose a topic from
the course and prepare a presentation, demonstration, class activity, or a
reaction paper to a book (see- Appendix A for information about writing a
reaction paper).
The Book review or presentations
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Grades
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Final Grades: |
Grades are not mailed
to students. Students may access grades via Web for Students (www.columbiastate.edu)
five (5) working days after grades are required in Admissions. Students may
print a copy of their grades from Web for Students. |
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Grade
Confidentiality: |
The student's grades
are kept in confidence. No disclosure of grades will be given to family
members, employers, etc. In addition, grades cannot be provided to a
student via email or phone. |
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Grading Scale: |
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A |
90-100 |
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B |
80-89 |
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C |
70-79 |
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D |
60-69 |
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F |
Below 60 |
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Final
Grade By Point Totals (600 total points) |
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A 540-600
B 480-539
C 420-479
D 360-419
F 0 -359
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Course Description: The goal of studying psychology is to develop an
understanding the human experience.
The following is the course content and focal chapters:
1. Chapter 1 Personal Learning and Growth
2. Chapter 3 Adulthood and Autonomy
3. Chapter 4 Your Body and Wellness
4. Chapter 5 Managing Stress
5. Chapter 6 Love
6. Chapter 7 Relationships
7. Chapter 8 Becoming Who You Want to Be
8. Chapter 9 Sexuality
9. Chapter 10 Work and Recreation
10. Chapter 12 Death and Loss
11. Chapter 13 Meaning and Values
12. Chapter 14 Pathways to Personal Growth
Chapters 2 and 11 will not be covered in this course
Teaching Methods : The course will follow a basic
lecture format, but it will include the
use of certain
audio-visual materials as well as structured learning
experiences.
 
Appendix A Reaction Paper for Book
Review
Reaction Paper
Choose one of the books listed and write a four page
reaction paper. Papers should be typed (doubled space, size 12 font) and
stapled. There is no need to put your paper in a folder. Papers are due
on April 23, 2007.
Guidelines For Reaction Paper
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What are the author's credentials ?
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Does the author use a lot of "psychobabble" ( language that
sounds impressive but is really vague and unscientific?)
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How much useful advice is given? Does the author spend a
lot of time describing the problem with empathy, but very little time to solving
the problem?
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What kind of evidence does the author use to support
his/her work? ( case studies? scientific research? speculation? )
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What did you learn from reading the book?
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What did you learn about yourself or your views on life?
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What were the book's strong points? Weak points?
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How can the information in this book be applied to real
life?
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What is your overall reaction to the book?
Choose one of the following:
Hwang, P. O. (2000) Other-Esteem: Meaningful Life in a
Multicultural society. Philadelphia: Accelerated Development.
Miller, T. (1995) How to want what you have: Discovering
the magic and grandeur of ordinary existence. New York: Avon.
Seligman, M. E. P.(1993). What you can change and what
you can't. New York: Fawcett.
Bloomfield, H. H., with Felder, L. (1983). Making peace
with your parents. New York: Ballantine.
Ellis, A. (2001). Overcoming destructive beliefs,
feelings, and behaviors. Amherst, New York: Prometheus Books.
Levinson, D. J. (1996). The seasons of a woman's life.
New York: Ballantine.
Sheehy, G. (1995). New passages: Mapping your life
across time .New York: Random House.
Benson, H. (1984).Beyond the relaxation response.
New York: Berkeley Books.
Dalia Lama. (1999). Ethics for the new millennium.
New York: Riverhead Books.
George, M. (1998). Learn to relax: A practical guide to
easing tension and conquering stress. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.
Hirschmann, J. R. & Munter, C.H. (1995). When women stop
hating their bodies: Freeing yourself from food and weight obsession. New
York: Fawcett.
Kottler, J. A. (2001). Making changes last.
Philadelphia: Brunner-Routledge.
Schafer, W. (2000). Stress management for wellness( 4th
Edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Carlson, R. (1997). Don't sweat the small stuff.....and
it's all small stuff. New York. Hyperion.
Epstein, M. (1998). Going to pieces without falling
apart. A Buddhist perspective on wholeness. New York: Broadway Books.
Fontana, D. (1999). Learn to meditate: A practical guide
to self-discovery and fulfillment. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.
Nhat Hahn, T. (1997). Peace in every step: The path of
mindfulness in everyday life. New York: Bantam Books.
Albom, M. (1997). Tuesdays with Morrie. New York:
Doubleday.
Buscaglia, L. (1992). Born for love: Reflections on
loving. New York: Fawcett columbine.
Vanzant, I. (1998). One day my soul just opened up.
New York: Fireside Books.
Gottman, J. M. , & Silver, N. (1999). . The seven
principles for making marriage work. New York: Three Rivers Press.
Webb, D. (1996). Divorce and separation recovery.
Portsmouth, N.H.: Randall.
Weiner-Davis, M. (1995). Change your life and everyone
in it. Simon & Schuster.
Bly, R.(1990). Iron John: A book about men. New
York: Random House.
Farrell, W. (2000). Women can't hear what men don't say.
New York: Penguin Putnam.
Tarvis, C. (1992). The mismeasure of women. New York
: Simon and Schuster.
Tannen, D. (1991). You just don't understand: Women and
men in conversation. New York: Ballantine.
Berman J. & Berman, L. (2001). For women only; A
revolutionary guide to overcoming sexual dysfunction and reclaiming your sex
life. New York: Henry Holt.
Maltz, W. (2001). The sexual healing journey: A guide
for survivors of sexual abuse. New York: Harper Collins.
Callanan, M. & Kelley, P. (1992). Final gifts:
Understanding the special awareness, needs, and communications of the dying.
New York : Bantum Books.
Freeman. S. J. (2005). Grief and loss: Understanding the
journey. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Bellah, R. N., & others. Habits of the heart:
Individualism and commitment in American life. New York: Harper & Row.
Frankl, V. Man's search for meaning. New York:
Washington Square Press.
Mother Teresa. (1999). In the heart of the world.
New York: MJF Books.
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