Black Psychology Syllabus

Fall 2006 (stay tuned for updated Fall 2007 Syllabus)

Online

Instructor:  Dr.  Ladonna Lewis

Office #:04-125        Phone#: 623-845-3645

e-mail: ladonna.lewis@gcmail.maricopa.edu

Office Hours: MWF 9:00am, TR 1:00pm

 

Required Text: Belgrave, F. Z. & Allison, K. W. (2006). African American psychology: From Africa to America.

Required Equipment: Computer with a high speed internet connection and a media player and Adobe Reader.

Course Description:
This class will include an historical overview of the development of Black Psychology and the African-American "frame of reference." Includes topics such as family, psychological assessment, mental health, male/female relationships, personality and community development as well as educational, ethical and contemporary issues. Critical examination of psycho-cultural forces which have helped to shape and determine the unique thought, styles, behavior of African-Americans and to gain a greater appreciation of the theories, research, writings, and activities of Black Psychologists. Prerequisites: None.

Course Policies:

Exams- There will be 2 on campus regular essay format exams in the class.

Mini-Lab projects: There will be Four mini-lab projects.

Weekly discussion board-  You will be required to post two items each week to the discussion board. A discussion topic will be posted by the instructor on Sunday night for the upcoming week and each student will be required to post two items to the discussion board by midnight he following Sunday

Weekly Reflection Paper- Each week, the instructor will post a topic for the weekly reflection paper. This assignment is due by the following Sunday at Midnight.

Attendance- If you wish to be withdrawn from the class, you must notify the instructor and fill out the appropriate form. Failure to do so will result in receiving the grade you earn in the class (only students who never participate (no-shows) are an exception to this rule).

Exam Make-Up policy

Because you will have a 2 week window during which to take the exams, make-ups will not be allowed. It is recommended that you take the exam as early in the two week period as you can so that if something comes up and you are unable to take the exam when you plan to do so, you still have time to take it before the 2 week time period is over.

Plagiarism & Cheating

Plagiarism is the deliberate or unintentional use of someone else's work without giving them credit.  It is a violation of the student code and the moral ethics that guide science.  If you are caught passing off someone else's work as your own, action will be taken as per the student code.  This also applies to anyone caught cheating on an exam. Please refer to the student handbook for an explanation of what things are considered plagiarism and the college policies that apply.

Other Needs:

I want this class to be enjoyable for everyone, so if you have a disability or special problem that impacts your learning, please let me know and contact the disability and resources office in TDS-100, or by phone (623) 845-3080.

Grading Breakdown:

Each regular exam will be worth 100 pts. (2@100 = 200 points)

Each mini-lab assignment will be worth 50 points. (4@50=200 points)

Each weekly discussion board posting will be worth 5 points, for a total of 10 points per week. (15 weeks, 150 points)

Each weekly reflection paper will be worth 10 poins. (15 weeks, 150 points)

Total Points Possible= 700

A=90% and up         D= 60% - 69%

B= 80% - 89%                        F= Below 60%

C= 70% - 79%

Weekly Schedule                     Topic                                       Assignment

We should stick to this schedule, however, please check your weekly assignments to make sure, there could be changes.