Psychology

PSYCH 175

Psychology of Prejudice and Stereotyping

Course Description
This course explores the psychology of prejudice and stereotyping with a special, but not exclusive emphasis on issues concerning race. Topics such as modern forms of prejudice and discrimination, how and why these attitudes and beliefs are formed, strategies for reducing discrimination, and issues of special relevance to college campuses will be covered. A diverse set of readings will include work from several disciplines with a special emphasis on social psychological research and theory. Films, short stories, and essays will also be used to investigate expressions and consequences of prejudice. Partially fulfills the collegiate requirement in social science through psychology and counts on the major/minor in psychology and the minor in Black studies. Not open to students who have taken HONR 186.

Prerequisites
None

Offered
Alternate years

Course Credit
Three hours

Course Professor
Dr. Klaaren