CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY

Undergraduate

This course investigates how culture shapes human thought, behaviour, and the field of psychology broadly. The course begins with discussion of theoretical foundations and research methods in cultural psychology, followed by the application of a cultural perspective to psychological concepts including: self and identity, relationships, development, morality and justice, emotions, cognition, and physical and psychological health. Lectures, discussion, and in-class assignments challenge students to consider the sizable impact of culture on human life. Cross-listed with Diversity and Social Justice Studies 3840. PREREQUISITES: When taken as a psychology credit, PSY 1010, 1020; AND, for Psychology Majors, EITHER all three of PSY 2700, 2730, 2750 OR PSY 2780 and 2790; AND, for non-majors, PSY 2510. When taken as a DSJS credit, prerequisites are a 1000-level DSJS course and at least one other DSJS course at the 2000+ level Three hours a week