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Academic Year 2005/2006

Psychology of the Self
PSYC 340 FA

This course will examine current issues on the self from both personality and social psychological perspectives. We will discuss how particular conceptions of the self affect cognition and motivation. Examples of topics to be covered are development of the self, culture and the self, self-evaluation maintenance, self-presentation, self-discrepancy, and self-verification.

MAJOR READINGS

There is no assigned textbook for this course. Instead, we will be reading mainly book chapters and contemporary journal articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Evaluation will be based on participation in class discussions, class presentations, short thought papers, and a major term paper.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: PSYC101 OR PSYC105 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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