Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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PSYC0405A-S11

Psych Racial/Ethnic Minorities

The Psychology of Racial/Ethnic Minorities
This course will explore areas within the field of psychology that relate to the experiences of racial and ethnic groups currently living in the United States. The course is also designed to be an interdisciplinary one. It will incorporate sociological and psychological perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issues and problems confronted by members of various racial and ethnic minority groups today. The course will examine issues related to self-concept, cognitive development, family dynamics, assimilation, pluralism, acculturation, biculturalism, bilingualism, and mental health as they pertain to U.S. minorities. (PSYC 0105; open to junior and senior psychology majors, or by waiver only) 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21976
Subject Code:
PSYC
Course Number:
0405
Section Identifier:
A

Course

PSYC 0405

All Sections in Spring 2011

Spring 2011

PSYC0405A-S11 Seminar (Velez)