ANT 420 - Psychological Anthropology

Institution:

Taylor University

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This course studies the interaction of cultural and mental processes. It explores ways in which enculturation within a particular cultural group shapes processes of human cognition, identity, emotion, perception, motivation, moral reasoning, states of consciousness, suffering, and mental health. The course will focus on variable cultural patterns related to such things as honor and shame, guilt, anger, envy, conscience, and suffering as well as to cultural practices involving fasting, confession, dream interpretation, vision seeking, spirit possession, and healing. It will include a description and analysis of several ""culture-bound"" syndromes.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.taylor.edu

Phone Number:

(765) 998-2751

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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