Discovering the Person
PSYC 259
Spring 2018
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01
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 259, SISP 259 |
| Certificates: Civic Engagement, Social, Cultural, and Critical Theory |
| Course Cluster: Health Studies |
This course surveys major developments in psychology and psychiatry from 1860 to 1980. Through readings and lectures, the course introduces the major schools, theories, and systems in the American "psy" sciences. We examine the kinds of persons who were "discovered," the techniques of discovery, the extensions of psychological ideas to institutions and policy formulations, and the consequences of these discoveries for public as well as private life. We examine psychological phenomena that were located, catalogued, and explained by these sciences, including irrationality, sexuality, cognitive powers, personality, emotional processes, neurotic behaviors, intelligence, addictive tendencies, and the will. Attention is also given to the scientific grounds for investigating persons, the empirical evidence sought in the century-long process of discovering and naming psychological kinds, and the modes of producing this knowledge (aggregate methods, case study, and theories). Readings include primary source documents, histories of the disciplines, and philosophical analyses. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC105 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(CIVI-MN)(CSCT)(PSYC)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Herzberg, D. HAPPY PILLS IN AMERICA
Stearns, P. ANXIOUS PARENTS
additional readings: articles and chapters
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Examinations and Assignments:
Short papers (4-6), research paper, midterm exam, final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This is a column 2 Breadth Requirement course in psychology |
| Instructor(s): Morawski,Jill G. Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 11 | | |
| Seats Available: -6 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 11 | FR: 3 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 9 | 1st Ranked: 2 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 2 | Unranked: 4 |
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