Margaret W. Matlin’s The Psychology of Women Seventh Edition | Instructor’s Manual with Test Bank

SYLLABUS FROM DR. MARGARET W. MATLIN’S COURSE My syllabus changes somewhat from one semester to the next, but the syllabus below is the version I used in Fall Semester, 2010. (However, the textbook for that course was the 6th edition.) I think it’s important for a syllabus to include a brief description of the course, as well as the goals. From the first page of the syllabus, students should be able to understand the general scope of the course. You can find several additional syllabi for courses on the Psychology of Women or the Psychology of Gender on the website for the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (Division 2 of the American Psychological Association): Scroll down the list of courses on the right-hand side, and you will find the topic “Women and Gender.” Additional note: Psychology of Women Quarterly now includes a “Teaching Section” in each issue. It features between one and three short articles in each issue, which focus on topics related to women and gender, such as critical thinking, social class, social justice advocacy. I am the current editor of this Teaching Section; please email me at , if you have an idea about a potential article related to this teaching! On the first day of class, students also receive a description of the Psychology of Women Research Project, an important component of my course. Later in this document you can find a description of this project, as well as some details about the project. Instructor’s Manual with Test Bank for Margaret W. Matlin’s Psychology of Women, 7e (2012) 2 of 381 Psychology of Women Dr. Margaret W. Matlin Psychology 308 Department of Psychology Fall, 2010 SUNY Geneseo SYLLABUS COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this course is to examine the lives of girls and women. We will include topics such as gender stereotypes, the development of gender roles, gender comparisons, women and work, love relationships, sexuality, women’s physical and mental health, violence against women, and women in later adulthood. Students who take this course should acquire a better understanding about girls, women, and gender in North America. As the course instructor, I’m hopeful that each of you will work toward the following goals: 1. To understand the relevant information about the lives of girls and women—as well as gender—with a particular emphasis on the complexity of the issues. 2. To develop critical-thinking skills, so that you can evaluate both the research in professional journals and information described in the popular media. 3. To know how to design your own psychology research project, to conduct the research, and to write an appropriately professional summary of your own research, emphasizing the potential methodological flaws and strengths in your study. 4. To explore your own ideas and attitudes about gender, appreciating that we do not need to be constrained by our culture’s traditional gender roles. 5. To appreciate the inequalities that many individuals face, based on social categories other than gender. These categories include age, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social class, and country of residence. We will also consider some information about inequalities in other cultures, outside North America. READING MATERIALS Our textbook for the course will be: Matlin, M. W. (2008). The psychology of women (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Cengage/Wadsworth. You’ll need to use this 6th edition, which has a brown and gold cover and a photo of a girl, a young woman, and an older woman. This edition has more than 1,400 new references that were published since the earlier 5th edition, as well as many concepts and research-based studies that were not discussed in the 5th edition. (Do not use the 5th edition, which has a purple cover and a Instructor’s Manual with Test Bank for Margaret W. Matlin’s Psychology of Women, 7e (2012) 3 of 381 photo of three middle-aged women, and do not use any shortened paperback version of the textbook.) Your textbook is one I have written, and you’ll need to understand the material in the textbook in order to do well in the course. You will not be able to achieve this knowledge from a superficial reading of the chapters. You should master the terminology and concepts in the textbook. During the lectures and class discussions, I will assume that you are familiar with this information. However, if any part of the textbook is not clear, please let me know! Then we can discuss that topic in class! ** You will also receive one journal article, which you will read and analyze for class discussion. (See below for details.) OFFICE HOURS My scheduled office hours are Monday, 1:15-2:15 p.m., Tuesday, 11:30-12:30, and Thursday, 11:30-12:45. I may need to reschedule an occasional office hour on days when other commitments arise. If my office hours are not convenient, please check with me, and we can schedule an alternate time! My office is in Sturges, Room 121C (main floor, right-hand side). I check my e-mail frequently, usually until about 9 p.m. (). Before contacting me, be sure to check the syllabus and project description to be certain that your question is not answered there. Please include the term “Psychology of Women” in the subject of your e-mail message. Also, proofread the message to make sure that your question is clear. This way, I will not delete your email by mistake, and I can quickly provide you with the most helpful response! You can also leave a brief message on my voice mail (5214). I will check my voice-mail messages several times each week, but not as often as e-mail. REQUIREMENTS 1. Examinations: You will have two 75-minute-long exams, as well as a comprehensive final. The format for all tests will be a combination of essays and multiple-choice questions. Each 75-minute exam will be worth about 50-55 points, and the final exam (about 2 hours long) will be worth about 75 points. The final exam is cumulative, with an emphasis on the last part of the course. 2. Research Paper: The independent research paper is described in detail on a second handout, entitled “Psychology of Women Research Project.” This paper will be worth 55 points. Your preview for your independent research project will be due on Monday, October 18. In one to two pages, you