PSYC 410 - Cross-Cultural

Institution:

Saint Norbert College

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Description:

PsychologyThis course places psychology within its cultural context. Students will examine how Western culture has shaped the field by influencing psychologists' theories and research. Cross-cultural psychology approaches as in the study of people across ecological settings and cultural contexts - will then be introduced as a means of assessing the universality of psychological theories, i.e. the degree to which such theories can be generalized to all humans. Students will also be exposed to some of the cross-cultural literature so that they may be better able to discern the subtle effects of culture on all people. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Spring semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.snc.edu

Phone Number:

(920) 337-3181

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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