Psychology of Gender Psyc/Wmst 305-001 Spring 2020 Tuesdays/Thursdays AH 0401 2:00-3:15
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Psychology of Gender
Psyc/Wmst 305-001
Spring 2020
Tuesdays/Thursdays AH 0401
2:00-3:15
Professor: Stacey Adams, MS Office Hours: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30
Office: AH 0143 *or by appt
Phone: 650- 2582
Email: sadams@siue.edu (the best way to reach me)
Course Description and Objectives: After taking this course, students should be able to
understand, identify and describe the following concepts:
The significance of gender
The biological/sociological foundations of gender
How gender affects cognition
Theories on gender development and gender stereotypes
How emotions and relationships are influenced by gender
The impact of gender on physical and mental health
Required Texts:
Brannon, L. (2017). Gender: Psychological Perspectives (7th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Expectations
To ensure the best experience for all class members, students are expected to:
Come to class. If you are hoping to do well in this, or any, course, regular attendance and
active participation will always be the first step. The attendance policy is outlined below.
Come to class prepared and ready to participate. Classes are much more interesting
when students are able to draw on their own experiences to enrich the material covered
by the instructor and when all readings are completed prior to entering class.
Come to class on time and with as little amount of disruption as possible. Please keep all
devices not being used for note-taking out of sight and turned off.
Be courteous and respectful of fellow students’ time and comments. This refers to the
statement above, in regards to limiting class disruptions, as well as appreciating other
students’ examples or questions. The classroom should be a comfortable and safe
environment that promotes class discussion. The subject matter of this class lends itself
well to class discussions, which is extremely useful in creating a more comprehensive
understanding of the theories/social issues/viewpoints of others. An atmosphere that
encourages this is dependent upon all students being respectful of each other’s views. If,
for whatever reason, students experience discomfort, offense, or concerns, please contact
me to discuss appropriate resolutions for these issues.
Be responsible for your own learning. As college students you are entering adulthood,
therefore keeping records of your own grades, being aware of the class assignments, andbeing proactive if you are falling behind (contacting the instructor to clarify confusing
concepts prior to the exam, for example) is up to you. If you are having difficulty with any
aspects of the course, see me as soon as possible. Students can come to office hours, set up an
appointment, or email me.
Please print and read the syllabus! Before asking the instructor a question regarding due
dates or assignments make sure it is not already on the syllabus.
Turn assignments in on time. Review Questions must be completed online and will not
be accepted late. Response Paper Assignments must be submitted to Turn It In. E-
mailed copies will not be accepted unless previously arranged with Mrs. Adams. Two (2)
points will be reduced each day an assignment is late (including weekends). Group
Presentation materials will be turned in as hardcopies in class on the due date.
To ensure the best experience for all class members, students can expect the instructor to:
Be available to students to clarify or explain concepts further. See the office hours
outlined above. Please do not email assignments, however emailed questions or concerns
are welcome. Emails will not be answered if they do not contain the following:
o A proper address (Mrs. Adams, Dear Mrs. Adams, Hello, Mrs. Adams),
o Your name, class, and section
o Professional language. Please, use full sentences, correct grammar, and
appropriate language. Emails to your instructors should not look like text
messages to your friends.
Provide an enriching environment that stimulates critical thinking and thoughtful
discussion.
Return graded work in a timely manner and to be available to clarify grading policies if
needed.
Attendance
Although attendance at class lecture sessions is not mandatory, regular class attendance is
expected. Regardless of lecture attendance, students are responsible for all material
covered during each class session. As exams will cover material from both class lecture
and the assigned readings, regular class attendance is strongly encouraged.
Class attendance on exam days is a specific course requirement. Make-up exams will
be permitted for “excused absences” that are accompanied by proper documentation
submitted to the professor. Only one makeup exam during the semester will be allowed.
Any makeup exam given will also be in essay format on the day of the final.
Please be aware that this professor will not drop a student from this course for non-
attendance. It is completely your responsibility to adhere to all relevant university
guidelines related to officially withdrawing from this course.
Extra Credit Opportunities
In order to reward class attendance, throughout the semester there will be several random
attendance checks that will take place during the first 3 minutes of class. Each student
present during these random checks will earn 2 extra credit points. In order to earn such
points, students must arrive to class on time and remain in class for the entire period (as
leaving early on such days will result in the loss of the 2 bonus points). Attendance taken
during the first week of class will not be considered for extra credit. Attendance is further rewarded throughout the semester during in-class activities, which
at times may be awarded bonus points.
Blackboard
All grades, assignments, handouts, abbreviated class notes, additional readings, and class
announcements will be posted on Blackboard. Please check this system regularly.
Assignments and Final Grades
Assignments Final Grades
(points)
3 Exams (100 pnts each) 300 points A: 461-515
Review Questions B: 409-460
(30 pnts each) 90 points C: 358-408
Group Project 50 points D: 306-357
Group Peer Evals 10 points F: below 305
Class Presentation Evals 5 points
Response Papers 60 points
(30 pnts each)
Exams- Three exams will be given throughout the semester. They will consist of a combination
of multiple choice, matching, true or false, and short answer. The final is not cumulative. Please
note that the final exam is scheduled for Thursday, May 7th from 12-1:40. As mentioned,
makeup exams are only given in cases of emergency. Any makeup exam will be given the week
of finals and will be in essay format.
Review Questions- Prior to each exam, review questions will be provided to encourage good
preparation for each exam. Each review will be worth 30 points. These questions are to be
completed on Blackboard and will not be accepted late. All review questions are due by
midnight the day before each exam.
Group Project- Groups will consist of 4-5 students each. Each group will be responsible for
deciding on a topic relevant to the psychology of gender on which to present. Further, groups
are given much latitude in determining how they would like to present their topic to the rest of
the class (e.g., lecture format, group discussion, class exercises, or video clips with discussion).
Regardless of format, the presentation should not be a simple regurgitation of course material.
Additional details will be provided separately on Blackboard and during class. Each group
member will evaluate the other group members on a 1-10 scale, which will be calculated into
each student’s grade. Additionally, class members will also rate each presentation on a 1-5 scale
that will be included in the total points. The peer evaluations will be completed at the time of the
final exam while the class evals will be completed during each class period when the
presentation occurs.Response Papers- Two (2) response papers will be assigned for students to further express their
understanding of concepts discussed in class. These assignments are 2-3 page papers with
credible, research support. Each paper is detailed fully on Blackboard and will be introduced in
class prior to due dates. All papers should be written in 12 point-font, Times New Roman, 1
inch margins, APA format with citations and a reference page, and submitted to Turn It In. Late
papers with be reduced by 2 points for each day (including weekends).
Additional Information
Statement on Disabilities
It is the policy and practice of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to create inclusive
learning environments. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that result in barriers
to your inclusion or to accurate assessment of achievement—such as time-limited exams,
inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos—please notify the instructor as
soon as possible. Students are also encouraged to contact office for Accessible Campus
Community and Equitable Student Support (ACCESS). The ACCESS office is located in the
Student Success Center, Room 1270. You can also reach the office by e-mail
at myaccess@siue.edu or by calling 618.650.3726. For more information on policies, procedures,
or necessary forms, please visit the ACCESS website at www.siue.edu/access.
Department of Psychology Policy on Withdrawal and Incomplete Grades
All withdrawals must be completed by the end of the 13th week of classes during fall and
spring, and by the end of the 6th week of an 8-week summer term. When students discontinue
attending class and do not withdraw from a course they may receive the grade of UW
(Unauthorized Withdrawal). The grade of UW will only be given when a student’s grade based
on the course requirements is an F. The grade of UW is calculated as an F in a student’s grade
average. The granting of a grade of I (Incomplete) is not automatic and is available only in cases
when a student has completed most of the work required for a class but is prevented by a medical
or similar emergency from completing a small portion of the work not later than the end of the
following semester. An I must be approved by the instructor with appropriate documentation
provided by the student. If an instructor agrees to give a student an I, the instructor will fill out a
Memorandum of Incomplete Grade to be kept with the student’s records. If the work is not
completed by the time specified on the Memorandum, the student’s grade will be changed from I
to F.
Statement on Plagiarism
Plagiarism includes either presenting someone else’s words without quotation marks
(even if you cite the source) or presenting someone else’s ideas without citing that source. If you
plagiarize, your instructor cannot evaluate your understanding of the topic. When paraphrasing
from another source, at the very least the student should change the wording, sentence syntax,
and order of ideas presented in the paper. Ideally, the student will integrate ideas from multiple
sources while providing critical commentary on the topic in a way that clearly identifies whether
words and ideas are those of the student or are from another source.Plagiarism is one type of academic misconduct described in SIUE's Student Academic Code (http://www.siue.edu/policies/3c2.shtml). University policy states that “Normally a student who plagiarizes shall receive a grade of F in the course in which the act occurs. The offense shall also be reported to the Provost.” (http://www.siue.edu/policies/1i6.shtml). The University policy discusses additional academic sanctions including suspension and expulsion from the University. To insure that you understand how to avoid plagiarism, we encourage you to review the +information on plagiarism provided on the Department of Psychology web page at http://www.siue.edu/education/psychology/plagiarism.shtml. Statement on Diversity All societies and peoples have contributed to the rich mix of contemporary humanity. In order to achieve domestic and international peace, social justice, and the development of full human potential, we must build on this diversity. SIUE nurtures an open, harmonious, and hospitable climate that facilitates learning and work. Each member of the University is responsible for contributing to such a campus environment.
Tentative Class Schedule
**Class topics are subject to change based on class pace and instructor discretion. Students
should expect due dates for assignments and exam dates to not change. Additional activities and
readings will be announced in class and on Blackboard also. Please be aware of upcoming topics
that may pertain to personal and emotional safety.
Date Topic Readings/Activities/Due Dates
1/14 Introduction, Syllabus Review
1/16 Study of Gender Chpt 1
1/21 Hormones and Chromosomes Chpt 4
1/23 Hormones and Chromosomes
1/28 Hormones and Chromosomes
1/30 Researching Sex and Gender/ Chpt 2
Intelligence and Cognitive Abilities Chpt 7
2/4 Intelligence and Cognitive Abilites/ Chpt 7
Theories of Gender Development Chpt 5
2/6 Theories of Gender Development Review Questions 1 due 2/10 at
11:59pm (Completed on Bb)
2/11 Exam 1 Exam 1
2/13 Developing Gender Identity Chpt 6
Response Paper#1 Due
2/18 Developing Gender Identity
2/20 Gender Development
2/25 Stereotypes Chpt 3
2/27 Stereotypes
3/3 Emotion and Chpt 8
Relationships
3/5 Relationships Chpt 9
3/10 Spring Break
3/12 Spring Break
3/17 Relationships
3/19 Relationships Review Questions 1 due 3/23 at
11:59pm (Completed on Bb)
3/24 Exam 2 Exam 2
3/26 Sexuality Chpt 10
3/31 Sexuality Chpt 12
4/2 Sexuality Chpts 13 and 14
4/7 Careers and Work Chpts 14 and 15
4/9 Health and Coping4/14 Health and Coping and begin Psychopathology
4/16 Psychopathology
4/21 Presentations Presentation Materials Due-
Every group
4/23 Presentations
4/28 Presentations
4/30 Presentations Review Questions 1 due 5/6 at
11:59pm (Completed on Bb)
5/7 Exam 3 Exam 3
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