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PSY3211 | Cultural Issues in Psychology | ||
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE | |||
Credit Points: 15 | |||
Prerequisites: | |||
PSY1101 | Introduction to Psychology | ||
Description: | |||
The unit will provide students with an introduction to cultural issues in psychology. We will draw on theoretical frameworks and concepts from cross-cultural and cultural psychology to critically explore psychology's cultural roots. The role of culture, worldview, and other contextual factors in shaping realities, and subsequently adaptations to contexts, will be considered. Major aims of the course will be to explore our own cultural makeup and to promote the development of a psychology that is sensitive to cultural diversity. For example, we may investigate how cultural and ecological factors impact on the wellbeing of indigenous, migrant, and refugee groups, and consider the potential roles of psychologists in improving the quality of life for these groups. | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
E95 | Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) | ||
M33 | Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)/Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) | ||
E37 | Bachelor of Science (Psychology) | ||
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | |||
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
Last Updated - Higher Education: 18/11/2004