PSYC336

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PSYC336

Seminar on Moral Development PSYC336 SP

Next Offered in 9798 SP

This course will focus on issues surrounding morality from the following perspectives: philosophical (what is morality?), sociological (what is the relation between societal norm and moral norms?), anthropological (what is the role of culture in morality?), educational (how have educational philosophies incorporated moral theories?) and psychological (how do individuals evaluate social and moral considerations in complex situations?; what is the relation between moral action and moral judgement?). While the readings and discussion will draw from different disciplines, the overall focus will pertain to psychological aspects of moral development.

MAJOR READINGS

Readings will include ETHICS by Frankena,
CULTURE AND MORALITY by Hatch, THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL
KNOWLEDGE: MORALITY AND CONVENTION by Turiel, DIMENSIONS
OF TOLERANCE by McClosky and Brill, THE DEVELOPMENT OF MORAL
JUDGEMENT by Piaget and MORAL EDUCATION by Durkheim.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Term paper, interview assignment and two oral presentations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: PSYC105 and PSYC227 or PSYC105 and PSYC243

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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