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Cross-Cultural Psychology (PSYC 2280)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
In Cross-Cultural Psychology, you will analyze and deconstruct how different aspects of culture (e.g., gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity/race, etc.) affect human behavior, communication, cognition, social perception, and expectations. You will examine cross-cultural research methods in detail and explore how stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and racism influence physical and mental health. You will demonstrate a critical appreciation of the contribution that culture makes to behavioral and psychological differences among different groups.
Topical Outline:
1. Defining culture and exploring research methods used to study culture
2. Effects of culture on cognition, emotions, communication, and social behavior
3. Influence of culture on mental health and treatment
4. Influence of collectivism and individualism on behavior
5. Culture and gender, sexual orientation, disability race, and ethnicity
6. Evaluating benefits and limitations of acculturation
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify psychological theories and practices as well as their advantages and disadvantages in explaining cultural variations in human behaviors
2. Evaluate the impact of systemic racism on cross-cultural interactions, psychological well-being, and the application of psychological theories across diverse groups.
3. Develop a critical understanding of how cultural factors, including systemic racism, influence mental health, identity, and behavior across diverse groups.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 1110
MnTC:
- Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Goal 7A: Human Diversity | Goal 7B: Race, Power, and Justice