Psychology 385 - Cultural Psychology

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Reed College

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Description:

Full course for one semester. This course will address the ways that cultural contexts shape mental processes and human behavior. The class will consider aspects of culture such as gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, and sociopolitical frameworks. We will examine theories, research, and applied work that pertain to cross-cultural variations and similarities in psychological phenomena. Areas of focus will include development, cognition, emotion, personality, and approaches to health and healing. Aims for the course include gaining an awareness of methodologies in cross-cultural psychology, knowledge of current research topics in the field, and insight into the ways that cultural contexts influence our own everyday life experiences. Prerequisites: Psychology 121 and 122 or consent of instructor. Conference.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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