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Academic Year 2003/2004
Community Psychology
PSYC 266 SP
This course serves as an introduction to community psychology, a discipline that blends elements of sociology, anthropology, social psychology, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and urban planning (to name a
few). Class topics include levels of analysis, ecologies, prevention and intervention, feminism and community psychology, empowerment, self-help, sense of community, coalition building, and social justice and action.
MAJOR READINGS
Dalton, J.H., Elias, M.J. & Wandersman, A. (2001). COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY: LINKING INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thompson Learning.
Seidman, E. & Rappaport, J. (1986). REDEFINING SOCIAL
PROBLEMS. NY: Plenum Press.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Group discussion papers, in-class work, midterm exam, and community-based final paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This is a column 3 Breadth Requirement course.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Langhout,Regina D
- Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: JUDD116
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 45)
- SR. major: 7 Jr. major: 8
- SR. non-major: 5 Jr. non-major: 5 SO: 10 FR: 10
Special Attributes:
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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