Course Offerings by term

Uses Horney's differentiation of the situation and the character neuroses to introduce the theory of a basic neurotic character structure, consisting of insecurity, anxiety, hostility, craving for affection, and the defenses.


RoomDayStart TimeEnd Time
G-002
Tuesday
12:10
13:30
G-002
Friday
12:10
13:30

Studies the nature and causes of individual behavior and thought in social situations. Presents the basic fields of study that compose the science of social psychology, and how its theories impact on most aspects of people's lives. Topics of study include: conformity, persuasion, mass communication, propaganda, aggression, attraction, prejudice, and altruism.


RoomDayStart TimeEnd Time
C-104
Monday
09:00
10:20
C-104
Thursday
09:00
10:20

This course provides students with knowledge of the central nervous system of humans and an understanding of its contributions to various psychological functions. An emphasis will be on applying this knowledge to various diseases, disorders, and injuries. A further focus will be on how individuals who are affected understand their neurological changes and how they cope with them. Additional topics may include the mechanics of basic biological functioning in behaviors such as emotions, sleep and sexual behavior.


RoomDayStart TimeEnd Time
C-505
Monday
15:20
16:40
C-505
Thursday
15:20
16:40

Applies psychodynamic concepts to the understanding of romantic love as presented in the contemporary cinema. Studies in detail the film Dangerous Liaisons (Frears-Hampton), then analyzes a selection of the following films: Nine And A Half Weeks (Adrian Lyne), L'Amant-The Lover (Duras-Annaud), Sunset Boulevard (Wilder).


RoomDayStart TimeEnd Time
G-002
Tuesday
15:20
18:15
G-002
Friday
15:20
18:15

This course introduces students to the basic aspects of human cognition. How do humans think? How do we come to know the world? The course will concentrate on the classic topics in adult cognition: pattern recognition, memory, attention, categorization, problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making. Special emphasis will be placed on cross-cultural aspects of cognition.


RoomDayStart TimeEnd Time
PV-1
Wednesday
10:35
13:30

Treats a series of topics that change every year and deal with various aspects of psychology. Courses are taught by permanent or visiting faculty and are generally related to their fields of specialization.This course can be used to fulfil the fundamentals requirements in the psychology major.


RoomDayStart TimeEnd Time
G-113
Wednesday
16:55
19:50

Treats a series of topics that change every year and deal with various aspects of psychology. Courses are taught by permanent or visiting faculty and are generally related to their fields of specialization.This course can be used to fulfil the fundamentals requirements in the psychology major.


RoomDayStart TimeEnd Time
SD-1
Wednesday
13:45
15:05
VISIT-1
Wednesday
15:20
16:40

This course will introduce students to the basic tenets, methods of study and controversies of narrative psychology. Particular attention will be paid to narrative analysis, identity and the influence of social interactions and culture on how we talk about the past. Students will apply narrative research and theory to the interpretation of life stories.


RoomDayStart TimeEnd Time
G-207
Tuesday
10:35
11:55
G-207
Friday
10:35
11:55

This course examines health and illness in a social, cultural and historical context. The first part of the course focuses on physical or behavioural 'symptoms' without any apparent organic aetiology (e.g. sick-building syndrome), appearing in members of specific groups or localities (socio-genic illness). The second part of the course considers socio-cultural shaping and experience of other more prevalent disorders.


RoomDayStart TimeEnd Time
G-002
Monday
16:55
19:50

Treats a series of topics that change every year and deal with various aspects of psychology. Courses are taught by permanent or visiting faculty and are generally related to their fields of specialization.


RoomDayStart TimeEnd Time
PV-1
Wednesday
13:45
16:40