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PERSONALITY

Course Code:
PSYC 201
Course Group(s):
HUMANS IN CONNECTION
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ All Years
Course Description:

In this course, we will examine how the elements of culture affect psychological processes including values, traditions, socialization, education, language and politics. We will explore which psychological theories and findings apply across cultures and which do not, and why. This course will also explore the psychological effects of moving between cultures and will address the immigrant and refugee experience. Finally, this course also aims to develop cross-cultural communication skills.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
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