The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination
PSYC 361
Spring 2006
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01
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| Crosslisting:
AFAM 361 |
This seminar will involve a psychological analysis of different forms of prejudice and discrimination, including racism, sexism, anti-Semitism, homophobia, and the abuse of animals. During the first part of the term, students will read about and discuss specific forms of prejudice and discrimination. In the second half of the course, they will write a final paper and present a brief address to humanity on a prejudice-related topic. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Ethical Reasoning, Ethical Reasoning, Writing, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC263 OR PSYC260 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AFAM)(ANST-MN)(HRAD-MN)(PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Plous, S. (Ed.) (2003). UNDERSTANDING PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students will be graded on class participation, weekly diary entries, a final paper, and a presentation to the class. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Social Psychology (PSYC260) or Exploring Social Psychology (PSYC263) are firm prerequisites. |
| Instructor(s): Plous,Scott L. Times: ..T.... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: JUDD113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 18 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 8 | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 6 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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