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Aug 02, 2025
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PSY 2700 - CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY
credits: 3.0
This course aims to help students gain a stronger appreciation for the ways in which cultural traditions and practices regulate and transform psychological functioning. To accomplish this broad goal, we will begin by defining culture and Cultural Psychology as a field, comparing and contrasting it with related fields. Research methods in Cultural Psychology will also be discussed, as will the products of this research as they pertain to the intersecting topics of culture, race and ethnicity. We will examine evidence that suggests/ demonstrates culturally implicit theories and context drive many psychological processes. Finally, we will contemplate the potential impact of culture-specific theories of self, person, mind and social institutions on human motivation, cognition, motivation, social interaction mental/physical health and social interaction. Objectives: A) Describe the field of Cultural Psychology and contrast it with other relevant fields; B) Define the concepts and describe the processes relevant to research in Cultural Psychology; C) Apply the principles of Cultural Psychology to explain and interpret everyday behavior; D) Discuss cultural diversity and cultural influences on behavior, thought, emotion, social interaction and health (mental and physical; E) Explain the dynamics of cross-cultural experiences; F) Explain the dynamics of culture, race and ethnicity in human experience; G) Identify and describe one’s own cultural influences and their impact on one’s thought, behavior and feelings; H) Demonstrate oral and written communication skills as well as critical thinking in the discussion of culture and its intricacies. Method of Instruction: Discussions, projects, and readings. Method of Evaluation: Exams: 50%, Fieldwork Project: 30%, and Cultural Self-Concept Project: 20%. Meets *WEP Distribution Requirement.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 - INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY
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