PSYC 348
Psychology of Prejudice
Fall 2020
Division II
Difference, Power, and Equity
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Class Details
Prejudice is everywhere. This class is intended to help you understand why. Readings and discussion will seek to illuminate the roots of prejudice, its many forms, and how it may be reduced. We will investigate how scientists measure undesirable and even unacknowledged attitudes, and consider the effects of people being unaware of their own biases, both psychologically and societally. Overall, we will use scientific evidence to inform our understanding of social identities, their complexities, and their consequences, and students will design and conduct empirical research projects based on the course material.
The Class:
Format: seminar/laboratory; This is a hybrid course for both remote and in-person students. We will meet on campus twice a week for seminar-style discussions, with a synchronous video link provided for those who are not physically present. Weekly lab sessions will primarily be conducted remotely, with students completing projects over the course of the semester in groups of 3 or 4. This structure is subject to change, however, in consultation with the whole class about their experience.
Limit: 12
Expected: 12
Class#: 2665
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Limit: 12
Expected: 12
Class#: 2665
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
participation in class discussions, oral reports, several brief (1-2 page) writing assignments, and participation in the empirical project including a final written report
Prerequisites:
PSYC 201 and PSYC 242 or permission of instructor
Enrollment Preferences:
senior, then junior Psychology majors
Distributions:
Division II
Difference, Power, and Equity
DPE Notes:
This course introduces students to the phenomenon of prejudice, including racism, sexism, and other forms. It will explore the psychological origins of prejudice and students will discuss and develop empirically-supported strategies for reducing prejudice.
Attributes:
PSYC Area 4 - Social Psychology
PSYC Empirical Lab Course
PSYC Empirical Lab Course
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PSYC 348 - H1 (F) SEM Psychology of Prejudice
PSYC 348 - H1 (F) SEM Psychology of PrejudiceDivision II Difference, Power, and EquityMW 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Stetson Court Classroom 1102665 -
PSYC 348 - H2 (F) LAB Psychology of Prejudice
PSYC 348 - H2 (F) LAB Psychology of PrejudiceDivision II Difference, Power, and EquityT 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Stetson Court Classroom 1102666
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