1. Assigned reading/podcasts/videos: Each week, you will be assigned chapters to read from the textbook.  The information from the textbook will come in handy for your discussion posts/individual assignments. There will be short videos, Ted Talks, Podcasts, and/or articles posted each week. These videos/podcasts/articles will help you better understand the material from the textbook and put it into context. 

2. Mini lectures: I will provide you with 1-2 mini lectures per module (less than 15 minutes each) that summarize the most important material covered in each chapter.  

While you will have textbook reading and mini lectures each week, you will also have 1-3 assignments per week (the number of assignments will depend on the amount of time needed to complete each assignment) that will consist of a combination of the following:  

3. Video Quizzes: Many modules will have short 3-5 question multiple choice quizzes to review your understanding. These quizzes are not timed, and you should use your notes and book when taking them.  You must watch the mini lectures to complete the quiz as the questions are embedded in the lecture.  

4. Group activities: There will be group activities, including discussions, peer reviews, and creating presentations. These activities can be done on your own time, so you don’t need to coordinate meeting with someone else in the class! Sometimes, I will ask you to do some research of your own such as finding an interesting psychology video or article and relating it to class content. Other times I might ask you to create a flyer or use padlet.  Some discussions may be longer (and therefore worth more points) based on the topic and type of questions I ask. Grading for each group activity/discussion will be based on a provided rubric on Canvas. 

5. Individual Activities: There will be individual activities, such as completing a personality test online or talking to a family member about their experiences with prejudice and discrimination. These activities will vary by module and there will be some modules without any individual activities. Detailed instructions for each activity will be posted on Canvas.

You will also have a few assignments centered on a final project: 

6. Final Project: You will not have a final exam; however, you will be required to turn in a final project on a psychological disorder/issue of your choice. The goal of the project is to raise awareness about an issue in psychology among the general population. You can choose to create an infographic, a PSA, a social media page- whatever you want that you feel would best capture the interest of someone who has not taken a psychology class. You cannot create a PowerPoint or write a paper and you will not receive credit for the project if you submit a paper or PowerPoint. If you have the required information, the way it is presented is up to you. The project will be broken down into multiple assignments throughout the semester so that you will not be waiting until the last minute to complete it. Further instructions, project examples, and a grading rubric will be posted on Canvas.