PY 402 - The Psychology of Stereotyping Prejudice,and Discrimination

Institution:

Colorado College

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Description:

This advanced seminar examines racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice and people's response to them from a social psychological perspective. This will be accomplished through an extensive survey of primary research articles. The course examines the basic cognitive processes that make stereotyping a functional aspect of everyday cognition, and then turns toward examining emotional, motivational, and personality differences that affect one's level of prejudice. Finally the course examines the role of social forces in transmitting prejudice and the impact of societal prejudice on those who are targets of prejudice. (Meets the Critical Perspectives: Diverse Cultures and Critiques requirement.) (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.

Credits:

1.00 - 9.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.coloradocollege.edu

Phone Number:

(719) 389-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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