PPE 2001: Personality Development

Study Abroad in England

3.0 Credit Hours

Spring 2016

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. David Liebert, Professor & Department Chair

Tarpon Springs Campus Office: PS-109

Office: 727-712-5776 Email: ell: 813-546-1628

OFFICE HOURS

Email along with a few suggested times we can meet. Afternoons typically work best for me. I’ll confirm the time; it’s unusual we can’t find a time within 24 hours.

PREREQUISITE

PSY 1012 or PSY 1020H. This course deals with the theories and principles through which individual differences in typical modes of acting, feeling and thinking are acquired. Extensive attention is given to an understanding of the various factors influencing effective as well as ineffective patterns of adjustment, with consideration of the degree to which the individual can, through his/her knowledge and efforts, have an influence on his/her own personality patterns. Social diversity as it relates to the development of personality patterns is incorporated. This course has a substantial writing requirement. 47 contact hours.

MEETING INFORMATION

This course will be delivered in a Face2Face format that includes several classroom meetings and a study abroad component occurring in London, England. The assigned classroom is PS 120. Class meetings will take place 12:30 to 1:45 pm on the following Wednesdays: 1/11, 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/5 and 3/12. The study abroad component of the course occurs from March 4-11, 2017.

STUDY ABROAD CLUB

The learning objectives for this course are both supported and enhanced through participation in an organized student club, The Study Abroad Club.The club offers opportunity for students to reconnect following their travel experience, support other students planning future travel experiences and fund raise to off-set costs associated with study abroad programs. Participation in the club is encouraged. Club meetings are also scheduled on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:45 pm on the following days: 1/25, 2/8, 3/1, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/19 and 4/26. We will meet in PS 120.

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION

Active Participation is defined as participating in all face2face classroom meetings, cultural events, and social events prior to our departure, while in the United Kingdom, and upon our return back.Appropriate documentation must be provided for excusing an absence. Attendance is reported following the first and second week of the term and following the 60% point in the term. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor of any absence. For more information on class attendance, see 6Hx23-4.30. The last day to withdraw is 3/22/17.

MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. The student will understand the influence of past experience, current life conditions and social diversity on personality patterns after reviewing the major theories of personality development by:

a.examining the complexity of human personality, especially with respect to how its development is influenced by many interacting and often subtle factors, which include age, gender, race and ethnicity.

b.explaining the basic differences between the concepts of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, humanism and cognitive psychology.

c.describing self-concept in terms of its development and influence on one's everyday behavior.

d.summarizing how the principles of behavioral and cognitive psychology explain how effective and ineffective patterns of adjustment are maintained over time.

2. The student will understand that his/her own conscious efforts to effect positive change can have a significant influence on his/her behavior and the behavior of others by:

a.describing his/her own thoughts, feelings and actions.

b.explaining the concept of self-control and techniques for self-regulation.

c.demonstrating how the principles of behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic psychology can be purposely utilized in order to change particular aspects of one's personality.

d.determining the differences between socially responsible and socially irresponsible approaches to influencing the behavior of others.

3. The student will understand the significant issues regarding personal and social adjustment by:

a.explaining the significance of anxiety in our everyday lives.

b.summarizing some of the more effective approaches to reducing anxiety.

c.identifying significant differences between self-accepting individuals and those who are not with respect to their typical ways of thinking, feeling and acting.

4. The student will describe the ways in which persons and groups in a social milieu can affect individual personalities and patterns of adjustment by:

a.summarizing ways in which he/she can change his/her reactions and behavior toward others in order to bring about desired changes in them.

b.explaining the more significant causes of misperceiving or misjudging others.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

St. Petersburg College has an Academic Honesty policy.It is your responsibility to be familiar with the policies, rules, and the consequences of violations.Read about the policy at: . There is no tolerance for cheating and academic dishonesty.Discipline can range from a zero on that specific assignment to expulsion from the class with a grade of F.Note that copy/pasting published information, whether it's from your textbook or the Internet, without citing your source is plagiarism and violates this policy.Even if you change the words slightly, the ideas are someone else's, so you still have to cite your sources. Cheating, plagiarism, bribery, misrepresentation, conspiracy and fabrication are defined in Rule 6Hx23-4.461, Student Affairs: Academic Honesty Guidelines, Classroom Behavior.

REQUIRED READING

The required reading for this class will be based on an open source textbook which will be posted in MyCourses. The primary text, entitled Personality Theories, is authored by Dr. C. George Boeree. A copy can also be found on his personal webpage: webspace.ship.edu/cgboer Additional articles will also be required and made available through MyCourses.

GRADING:

Final Grades will be based on the following scale:

A = 250-225 pointsD = 174-150 points

B = 224-200 pointsF = 149 or less points

C = 199-175 points

ASSIGNMENTS:

A student’s grade will be evaluated against 250 points. The points will be divided over four tasks:

1. Participation (50 Points), defined as regular response to classroom discussion, asking questions, answering questions, being engaged/on task, demonstrating civility and respect towards all others at all times.

2. Journal (100 Points), students will make regular entries into a journal during their time in Europe. Students should familiarize themselves with the MLOs for this course, and journal entries should reflect the student’s application of their travel abroad experience to one or more of the course’s MLOs. It is preferred the journal entries are handwritten using a hard-back journal such as a Moleskine. Entries should total no less than 1,000 words.

3. Midterm Examination (50 points), will be based on pre-departure classroom discussions and assigned readings. The midterm will be based on a “take-home” essay.

4. Final Presentation (50 points), will be based on the application of course MLOs with the student’s “in-country” experience while studying abroad in London, England. Students may elect to work in small groups or individually.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Relax, think, read, and participate!

EMERGENCIES/HEALTH & SAFETY

Please refer to important information in pre-departure orientation materials.

LINK TO DEPARTMENT OF STATE ADVISORY FOR STUDY ABROAD DESTINATION(S):

This information is subject to change; please check this source again as departure time nears.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

If you anticipate requesting of the Learning Specialist an accommodation for a documenteddisability, it is important to notify the International Programs office as soon as possible that you plan to make a request. Please also make an appointment with the Learning Specialist on campus to make your request as soon as possible. The Learning Specialist can be reached at 791-2628 or 791-2710 (CL), 341-4758 (SP/G), 394-6108 (SE), 712-5789 (TS), or 341-4532 (AC).

SEMESTER AGENDA

(Pre and Post Travel Classroom Meetings/Room PS 119/ 12:30-1:45

DayTopicDue

January 11Review Course Syllabus

January 18Evolutionary Theories on Personality

February 1Psychoanalytic Theories on Personality

February 15Neo-Psychoanalytic Theories on Personality

February 22Existential Theories on Personality

March 1Humanistic Theories on Personality Midterm, 3/2 (drop box)

April 5Student PresentationsJournal Due

April 12Student PresentationPresentations

(In-Country Agenda)

Saturday, March 4

  • Arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Saturday morning. We will take the Gatwick Express from the airport directly to Victoria Station. Our Hotel is within walking distance from the train station.
  • London Eye (7:00 pm): Meet in the hotel lobby at 7 pm then we will walk. The distance is about 2 km (or 1.25 miles). Our academic day ends.

Sunday, March 5

  • British Museum (Darwin Exhibit). Following breakfast (9:30 am) we will meet in the hotel’s lobby and travel together to tour the museum. We will take the tube from Victoria to Oxford Circus and walk the final distance. Plan on staying for about two hours. There after we will break for lunch (on your own).
  • City Bus Tour: We will meet at the steps of the British Museum following lunch and walk to “stop # 6” at Oxford. The Big Bus tour allows for you to hop on and off for 24 hours. We’ll do a complete tour of the city, transferring from the red to orange line. We’ll need to transfer back again to the red line to get back to our hotel. (Just in case anyone gets separated, stop 27 on the red line leaves you at Victoria’s Station which is a short walk back to our hotel.) Our academic day ends.

Monday, March 6

  • City University London (10:00- 12:00): Meet with the university’s International Department to learn about academic opportunities to study psychology including a tour of the campus.
  • Tour Notting Hill district. (2:30-5:00): Explore in small groups. We’ll meet back up at 5:00 at designated meeting spot to travel back to the hotel marking the end of our academic day.

Tuesday, March 7

  • Art Therapy Centre(9:00- 12:00): We will leave the hotel around 8:15 and take the tube to Archway Station and walk from there.
  • New School for Psychotherapy & Counseling(Existential Workshop) (3:00-5:00). We will take the tube to Finchley Station and walk the remainder. There should be a few cafes nearby for a quick lunch.

Wednesday, March 8

  • Freud Museum. (12:00-1:00). The FM is within walking distance from the NSPC.
  • Riverboat Afternoon Tea Cruse,(3:15): We will take the tube to Holborn Station. We will travel back to the hotel marking the end of our academic day.

Thursday, March 9

  • Borough Market (10:00-1:00 pm). We will leave the hotel at 9:30 am. The closest tube stop is London Bridge. From there, we walk.
  • Tour Bond Street & Piccadilly (2:00-4:00): Explore in small groups. We’ll meet back up at 4:00 at designated meeting spot to travel back to the hotel.
  • London Literary Tour(6:00 pm): 12 Fouberts Place, Carnaby Street, London, W1F 7PA

Friday, March 10

  • British Psychoanalytic Association, “Bespoke Programe” 1:00-5:00 pm, (We will take the tube from Victoria to Maida Vale station, then walk.) Upon our return back to the hotel, our academic day ends.

Saturday, March 11

  • We depart back to the airport. Be sure you kept your return ticket for the Gatwick Express.

Confirmed Time

Time Still Pending

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