Students will examine various cultural groups' perspectives, research findings, and case studies from diverse regions worldwide. The course may include activities such as cultural immersion experiences and opportunities for self-reflection on one's own cultural identity, biases and assumptions. The content provides a comprehensive understanding of the cultural basis of psychological processes while fostering cultural competence, international-mindedness, and an appreciation for diversity in various domains of life.
I. Introduction to Cultural Psychology
Defining culture and its role in shaping human behavior
Overview of key theories and perspectives in cultural psychology
Cultural Constructions of Self: Independent vs. Interdependent
II. Cultural Variations: Cognition and Emotion
Analytic vs. holistic cognitive styles across cultures
Cultural display rules and emotional expression
III. Culture and Motivation
Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivations in different cultures
Cultural values and their impact on achievement motivation
IV. Culture and Human Development
Cultural variations in parenting styles and child-rearing practices
Socialization processes and the transmission of cultural values
Acculturation and identity formation in multicultural contexts
V. Applied Cultural Psychology
Cultural considerations in organizational and workplace settings
Cross-cultural communication Students will examine various cultural groups' perspectives, research findings, and case studies from diverse regions worldwide. The course may include activities such as cultural immersion experiences and opportunities for self-reflection on one's own cultural identity, biases and assumptions. The content provides a comprehensive understanding of the cultural basis of psychological processes while fostering cultural competence, international-mindedness, and an appreciation for diversity in various domains of life.
I. Introduction to Cultural Psychology
Defining culture and its role in shaping human behavior
Overview of key theories and perspectives in cultural psychology
Cultural Constructions of Self: Independent vs. Interdependent
II. Cultural Variations: Cognition and Emotion
Analytic vs. holistic cognitive styles across cultures
Cultural display rules and emotional expression
III. Culture and Motivation
Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivations in different cultures
Cultural values and their impact on achievement motivation
IV. Culture and Human Development
Cultural variations in parenting styles and child-rearing practices
Socialization processes and the transmission of cultural values
Acculturation and identity formation in multicultural contexts
V. Applied Cultural Psychology
Cultural considerations in organizational and workplace settings
Cross-cultural communication
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Clash! 8 Cultural Conflicts that Make us Who We are
by Hazel Markus & Alana Conners
Henrich, J., Heine, S. J., & Norenzayan, A. (2010). The weirdest people in the world? Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 33(2-3), 61-83. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X0999152X
Other research paper references will be provided each week
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Clash! 8 Cultural Conflicts that Make us Who We are
by Hazel Markus & Alana Conners
Henrich, J., Heine, S. J., & Norenzayan, A. (2010). The weirdest people in the world? Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 33(2-3), 61-83. https://doi.org/10.1017 /S0140525X0999152X
Other research paper references will be provided each week
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| WEIRD People jigsaw classroom WEIRD People jigsaw classroom weird people jigsaw classroom |
10 | Students use Jigsaw classroom to unpack together the contents of a research paper |
| Culture Cycle Presentation 1Culture Cycle Presentation 1 culture cycle presentation 1 |
5 | how competency on the application of 1st half of culture cycle in mutual constitution |
| Downward Social Constitution Downward Social Constitution downward social constitution |
5 | Show competency in understanding downward social constitution wrt culture cycle |
| Ethnic cross-cultural presentationEthnic cross-cultural presentation ethnic cross-cultural presentation |
15 | Do cross-cultural comparisons of differences using each stage of the Culture Cycle (ethnic based interview) |
| Midterm Midterm midterm |
15 | Multiple choice and short essay |
| Attitude and Attendance Attitude and Attendance attitude and attendance |
15 | Attending class on-time and not on your phone, listening and engaging |
