PSY2590

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Cross-Cultural Psychology

Course Description

Students will survey psychological issues and phenomena across a variety of cultures. In particular, this course will focus on the cultural influences that shape the perceptions, development, personality, cognition, emotion, mental health, and treatment of people from different cultures, and how these concepts shape culture in return. Furthermore, the course will explore cross-cultural research methodologies appropriate for cross-cultural psychological studies. This course is designed to provide students with the context to develop cultural humility and a foundation for understanding a diversity of cultural perspectives within the field of psychology. Prerequisite: ENG 1510. J, Fall.

Academic Level (Course Level)

CR

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grade Modes

Audit, Special Audit, Standard Letter Grade, Credit/Fail Standard Letter

Course Attributes

CULU, DIVE, E, L, S, SOCS