Prejudice & Stereotyping

(3 Credits)

Provides a comprehensive overview of topics in the social psychological study of prejudice, stereotyping, and intergroup relations. Class discussions deal with both theoretical and empirical articles related to different topics within this broad field of research. Emphasis on considering and integrating classic and contemporary approaches to questions of intergroup relations. Discussions focus on the ability of this research to capture the psychological phenomenon of prejudice, to make contact with other levels of analysis, and to promote social change (i.e., prejudice reduction).