Anotace
This course provides an examination of the rapidly growing field of cross-cultural psychology for students who have had at least some prior academic training in psychology and related disciplines, and who seek to extend their knowledge of the relationship between culture and behavior. The course consists of four parts.
The introduction orients the students toward the field by providing a general framework. Part II critically surveys a few empirical studies in important areas of human behavior that have long been treated in psychology: these include developmental, social, personality, cognition, and perception.
Part III provides essential information on the methodological and theoretical foundations of cross-cultural psychology. Part IV builds upon the knowledge and principles established earlier on to consider how cross-cultural psychology can contribute to areas such as acculturation, ethnic and minority groups, organizations and work,communication and training, health behaviour, and the role of psychology in the developing world.