Understanding Prejudice and Discrimination
PSYC 104
Spring 2016
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| Course Cluster: Animal Studies |
This first-year seminar will explore several different forms of prejudice and discrimination, including racism, sexism, anti-Semitism, heterosexism, and less recognized forms of bias, such as the exploitation and domination of indigenous peoples, animals, and the natural environment. During the first part of the course, students will read about and discuss specific forms of prejudice. In the second half, they will write a final paper and give a brief presentation on a prejudice-related topic. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Less than 50% |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: FYS |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Readings will be drawn from a variety of sources, including psychology journal articles, 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 write several short papers and one long one, and will receive detailed feedback throughout the semester on writing style as well as topical content. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students may take this course in their first year or Psyc361 in later years, but not both. |
| Instructor(s): Plous,Scott L. Times: ..T.... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: JUDD113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 15 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 14 | 1st Ranked: 2 | 2nd Ranked: 3 | 3rd Ranked: 3 | 4th Ranked: 3 | Unranked: 3 |
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