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PSYC367
Seminar On Consciousness Development
PSYC367 SP
Next Offered in 9798 SP
What is raised during "consciousness-raising?" The course
will emphasize a social rather than individual definition
of consciousness, i.e. the relation of individual
development to historical development. Hence, in discussing
the lack of consciousness, emphasis will be put on
alientation rather than Freud's "unconscious," or so-called
"altered states of consciousness." In other words, this
is NOT a course for the study of drugs, yoga, etc. Material
will be drawn from autobiography, biography, oral history,
and psychological theory.
MAJOR READINGS
Will be tailored to individual students.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Students will be expected to
analyze autobiographical/biographical material and make both
oral and written presentations to the seminar. Also, they
will be expected to carry out an oral history project and
make a class presentation on it. At least one major paper
required. Participation in a community service project will
be expected.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Unless
preregistered students attend the course or otherwise
give good cause to the instructor during the Red period of
Drop/Add they will be subject to withdrawal from the course.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Field Work Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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