PSYC 791W (04) - Special Topics

SpcTop/Culture & Human Develop

Durham   Liberal Arts :: Psychology
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 55965
New or specialized courses are presented under this listing. Advanced material not normally covered in a regular course offering in which instructor has specialized knowledge through research and study. May be repeated for different topics. Prereqs: PSYC 402, PSYC 502, and other prerequisites when offered.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to 4 times.
Equivalent(s): PSYC 791
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: Pablo Chavajay

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 TR 11:10am - 12:30pm MCC 245
Additional Course Details: 

Topic: Culture and Human Development

“Culture”-an essential concept that is often disregarded, much debated, or often misunderstood in many arenas. Yet, culture has wide-ranging implications in our everyday life-socially, politically, emotionally, and cognitively. This course is designed to examine the critical roles culture plays in understanding various psychological phenomena. Drawing on research in communities throughout the world, it considers how cultural values, beliefs, and goals of development shape everyday life. Prereq: Psyc 402; 502; 581; or permission. WI.