Course content

In this course concepts of cultural psychology are emphasised and various theories will be provided and discussed. The fundament of cultural psychology and cross-cultural research is examined and contemporary schools of cultural psychology are emphasised, especially traditions dealing with cultural conflicts and conflict transformation. The social change processes and methods including dialogue groups, organisational and community based interventions as well as interventions related to the induvidual and small groups are also given priority. Challenges related to the public health care system will be discussed. The user perspective in evaluation of health care as well as the cultural content of disorders and illnesses are central topics.

Learning outcome

The course will provide the students with an insight into the theory and method of cultural psychology, including recent research.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, project work 3 hours per week. In addition comes self-study.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved individually selected text

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor`s degree in Psychology or the equivalent, PSY3001, PSY3021 or PSY3086.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

Obligatory approx. 250 pages and self selected text approx. 150 pages

Credit reductions