HDA 260 - Psychological Anthropology


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Dates & Times:
July 1 - August 8, 2013
Mondays & Wednesdays
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Overview:
Psychological Anthropology.  Explores the relationship between the self, culture, and society around the world. Examines different theories and methods anthropologists use to analyze psychological topics such as personality, emotions, socialization, mental illness, dreams, suffering, and cognition in different societies.  Will count as an intermediate or advanced course in all three focus areas of the Psychology/Human Development major.

Faculty:
Eric Silverman, Associate Professor, American Studies, Human Development, Wheelock College