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 communicationStudents 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
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