The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination
PSYC 361
Spring 2023
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| Crosslisting:
AFAM 361 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Animal Studies, Christianity Studies |
This seminar offers a social psychological analysis of different forms of prejudice and discrimination, including racism, sexism, anti-Semitism, heterosexism, and less recognized forms of bias, such as the exploitation and control of indigenous peoples, animals, and the natural environment. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC260 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AFAM)(ANST-MN)(HRAD-MN)(PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Less than 50% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Within psychology, most readings will be drawn from the primary research literature. Outside psychology, the readings will include book excerpts, magazine articles, and press clippings. The readings will be chosen so as to represent a variety of disciplines, research methods, and philosophical perspectives.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students will be graded on class participation, journal entries, quizzes, a brief class presentation, and a final paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Social Psychology (PSYC260) is a firm prerequisite. If you will not have completed an introductory social psychology course before this course is offered, please do not email the PSYC361 instructor to ask whether it can be taken without the prerequisite. |
| Instructor(s): Plous,Scott L. Times: ...W... 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: OLIN204; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 9 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 9 | 1st Ranked: 5 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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