Identity

Department - LART
Offered - Fall, Spring, Summer
Course number - LSOC-371

This interdisciplinary course examines concepts of identity through the perspectives offered by biology, Western and Eastern psychology, social psychology, gender studies, cross-cultural studies, race studies, and religious studies. The course focuses on (1) developing an intellectual and experiential understanding of these concepts in relation to oneself and others; (2) exploring ways in which people's perceptions of their own and others' identities has resulted in serious personal and social consequences, and considering why this might be so; and (3) developing tools to respond effectively to the inevitable triggers that arise concerning identity. Note: This course may be used to fulfill the social science requirement.

Credits: 3
Course Chair: Darla Hanley
Prerequisites: LENG-111
Required of: None
Electable by: All