PSY550

041849

The study of culture and psychology has a long history, and research in this area has grown substantially. More recently, psychological scientists and practitioners have increasingly acknowledged the importance of understanding, respecting, and responding to cultural diversity in a variety of forms in the United States and internationally. In general, cultural psychology explores how cultures and minds \"make each other up\" in an ongoing reciprocal process. The first 2/3 of this course focuses on theoretical and methodological differences and challenges in culture and psychology. In the contemporary world, it is insufficient to simply recognize and study cultural variation in psychological processes; rather, psychologists can and should play an active role in promoting recognition of diversity, equitable rights, and diverse epistemological viewpoints. Thus, the last 1/3 of this course focuses on issues of diversity science, decolonization of research methods, and social justice in psychological research and practice. Students who take the course should acquire a thorough understanding of the methodological and theoretical tools needed to study culture and psychology, as well as an appreciation for what is involved in a robust science and practice oriented toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Graduate