Culture and Subjectivity
PSYC 318
Spring 2021
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The critical psychologist Thomas Teo states, "society, culture, and history provide forms (molds) of subjectivity, whereby (developing) individuals have the agency to sometimes choose, expand or change forms, and in rare circumstances, they may even be able to transcend these forms. Under normal circumstances, however, humans adapt, (ful)fill, and actively 'suture' into these forms, allowing for variations and new actualizations." This course is oriented towards exploring contemporary forms of subjectivity in the 21st century, considering in particular the combination of social media and neoliberal capitalism in the shaping of mentalities and behaviors, as well as possible avenues to critically and creatively contest these predominant cultural forms. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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De Vos, J. (2020). The Digitalisation of (Inter) Subjectivity: A Psy-critique of the Digital Death Drive. Routledge. ISBN-13: 978-1138053052
Ratner, C. (2019). Neoliberal Psychology. Springer. ISBN-13: 978-3030029814
Broe, D. (2019). Birth of the Binge: Serial TV and the End of Leisure. Wayne State University Press. ISBN-13 : 978-0814345269
Illouz, E. (2007). Cold intimacies: The making of emotional capitalism. Polity. ISBN-13 : 978-0745639055
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Examinations and Assignments:
: Weekly Response Papers and Final Research Paper |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
: Priority will be given to psychology senior and junior majors. |
| Instructor(s): Bell,Chris Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: JUDD116; |
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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