PSYC102

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PSYC102

Morality and Human Development PSYC102 FA

Next Offered in 9798 FA

Morality is central to human development. In this course, students will be introduced to the topic of morality from philosophical (ethics), anthropological (culture), sociological (society), and psychological perspectives (thought and behavior). The primary focus of the course will be on how morality has been examined from psychological approaches. Key issues to be studied include how individuals acquire social and moral concepts, the role that culture plays in the acquisition of these beliefs, and the relationship between how individuals evaluate moral issues and how they act on them.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected articles and books.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two papers, class presentations, weekly questions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM PSYC

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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