Advanced Topics: General 451 - Psychology of the African-American Experience

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Allegheny College

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An examination of a broad spectrum of theory, research, and practice that focuses on the study of the psychosocial experience of African Americans. Some of the themes addressed include: historical and philosophical foundations and research paradigms of African/Black Psychology, psychosocial legacies of enslavement, African/Black personality and identity, education and intelligence, and the psychosocial implications of Black popular culture. Prerequisites: Psychology 105, or one core course in Psychology from either the Human Processes (160s) or Individual Differences (170s) category, or permission of the instructor.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegheny.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 332-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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