In this course you will learn about the development of intercultural psychology as a distinctive sub-discipline of psychology, including the study of cultures' influence on cognition, learning, language, personality, work, social behaviour and psychopathology. A focus on evolutionary theory is also included. You will also learn about a range of research methodologies that may be used to study behaviour cross-culturally. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding the wellbeing needs of Indigenous Australian peoples and on psychologists' ethical responsibilities to adopt culturally safe research and professional practices.
Course detail
- Prerequisite
- PSY200 and PSY201
- Semester of offer Subject to change
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- Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
- Moreton Bay: Semester 1
- Units
- 12.00
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution band
- Band 4
- Tuition fee
- 1.4: Psychology, Behavioural Science nec FOE 0907XX
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- Academic Calendar
- Class timetable
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Course outline
PSY302 Course Outline Semester 1, 2021 (PDF 82KB)
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