PSYC 105-01, Psychology of American Pluralism, Fall 2004

Abstract

This course is designed to expose students to a contemporary, multicultural perspective on the psychology of people in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the processes of individual and group identity development, understanding the interconnectivity of racial, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic class identities, and examining the psychological impact of these identities on individual development and group interactions. This class is designed to be of benefit to both psychology and non-psychology majors. Class discussion and use of WebCT are heavily emphasized in this course.