Seminar in Adoption & Culture
PSYC 317
Spring 2021
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This seminar uses psychology theory and research, as well as interdisciplinary scholarship from across the social sciences and humanities, to critically examine the psychological experience of being adopted. We will examine the nature and experiences of adoption, including international, domestic, transracial, and same-race adoptions. We will draw on critical scholarship that highlights systems of power and questions the established "truths" of adoption (e.g., adoption as saving an orphan). Further, we will examine the ways in which belonging to a minoritized culture, race, or ethnicity impacts the ways in which individuals experience adoption. Example topics include adjustment, birth family, identity, migration, and well-being. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
: This semester we will draw from a variety of materials including journal articles, book chapters, popular press articles, and multi-media (e.g., podcasts, Youtube clips) that will be specific to the individual topics/class periods.
Examples include:
Homans et al. (2018). Critical adoption studies: Conversation in progress. Adoption & Culture, 6(1), 1-49.
Baden, A. L. (2016). ¿Do you know your real parents?¿ and other adoption microaggressions. Adoption Quarterly, 19(1), 1-25.
Mila (2015). Dear adoptive parents: The burden of adoptee loyalty. Thelostdaughters.com
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Examinations and Assignments:
: TBD ¿ will partially depend on mode of instruction. No exams. Multiple written assignments that are revised throughout the semester |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
: Priority will be given to psychology senior and junior majors. |
| Instructor(s): Kim,Adam Yoon Jae Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: ONLINE; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 15 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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