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How are our psychologies shaped by culture? Addresses key themes concerning the role of culture in shaping psychological processes, with particular focus on Māori world views, and Pacific cultural contexts.
| Paper title | Cultural Psychology |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PSYC329 |
| Subject | Psychology |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,092.15 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $5,004.75 |
- Prerequisite
- PSYC 210, 211 and 212
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Science
- Contact
- Teaching staff
- Textbooks
Heine, S. J. (2020). Cultural Psychology (4th International Student ed.): Norton.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics,
Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper should learn to
- Recognise the key features of Cultural Psychology research
- Understand and critique the role that cultural context plays in determining key psychological processes
- Apply Cultural Psychology to better understand global multicultural and diversity concerns
