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Academic Year 2000/2001


Culture, Context and Development
PSYC 338 SP

Culture and context have emerged as two important dimensions of current research in the fields of developmental and social psychology. How are these terms defined and used from various research perspectives? This course will explore the ways in which psychologists have examined cultural and contextual aspects of development, specifically from social and cognitive viewpoints. This includes studying how culture plays a role in the acquisition of knowledge and how children's and adults' interpretations, beliefs, and judgments often define the social context. This is an upper-level course for advanced students in the social sciences. Oral class presentations will be required as well as written exercises.

MAJOR READINGS

Journal articles and book chapters in psychology, anthropology, sociology, and philosophy.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One term paper plus two oral presentations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Additional Requirements and/or Comments not known

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: PSYC105 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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