Stereotyping & Prejudice (PSY 385)
This course examines stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination from a social psychological perspective. ​
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Describe and differentiate different methodologies in the study of the psychology of stereotyping and prejudice.
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Understand, apply, and critically evaluate major theoretical approaches to explaining stereotyping and prejudice
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Understand the individual and structural consequences of discrimination for those targeted by stereotyping and prejudice
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Apply theoretical approaches and the suitability of social science methodologies to critically investigate the appropriateness and effectiveness of different prejudice intervention practices
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Discuss the importance of the cultural diversity of identities and groups in regards to understanding how the origins, consequences, and mitigation of prejudices are similar and different for the variety of identities in ethnicity, gender, class, languages, body-types, and religion
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See a sample syllabus here.
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