PSY 3500 - Psychological Themes in Film

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course is designed to allow students to explore a broad range of psychological topics and apply their understanding of these psychological topics by evaluating their implementation in popular films. Topics can include Cognitive Psychology (e.g., perception, memory), Social Psychology (e.g., conformity, bystander effect), Developmental Psychology (e.g., childhood, aging), Clinical Psychology (e.g., mental disorders, treatment), and a variety of other complex issues (e.g., family relationships, emotion). ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES*** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1) Articulate an understanding of important psychological themes and theories; 2) Analyze representations of psychological concepts in film; and 3) Describe the application of psychological concepts in film. Prerequisites: PSY 1010 or PSY 1010M (Grade C or higher).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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