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PSYCHOLOGICAL & BRAIN SCIENCES (L33)  (Dept. Info)Arts & Sciences  (Policies)FL2017
L33 Psych 4592Development of Social Cognition (Writing Intensive)3.0 Units
Description:This course will explore what is known about the development of social cognition, with a focus on infants' and children's reasoning about others' actions and minds. We will begin by framing the critical issues in social cognitive development, with a focus on attachment in infancy and the human propensity to connect with others. We will then consider contemporary research concerning infants' ability to navigate the social world, for example, identifying social partners and learning from others. We will also look at what happens when the human capacity to reason This course explores current research in social cognitive development. We will begin by framing the critical issues in the field, beginning with the roots of attachment in infancy and the human propensity to connect with others. We will then consider newer research concerning infants' ability to navigate the social world. We will also look at what happens when the human capacity to reason about others breaks down, as with autism. Further topics will include children's reasoning about social groups, the development of bias and prejudice, various aspects of morality, and social exclusion and bullying. Each week we will cover a topic by reading a background chapter and a set of relevant journal articles. Class time will be devoted to active discussion of these readings, with lecture and class activities as needed, to complement the readings and set the stage for discussion. This is a writing intensive course, so a second goal is for you to improve your writing. There will be several writing assignments of varying length, some of which will receive extensive feedback on from the instructor, and then prepare an improved final version. You will also give a brief presentation to the class that directly addresses writing. PREREQ: Psych 100B, and either Psych 315, 321, or 360.
Attributes:A&S IQ: SSC, WIEN: S
Instruction Type:Classroom instruction Grade Options:CP Fees:
Course Type:HomeSame As:N/AFrequency:None / History
SecDays       TimeBuilding / RoomInstructorFinal ExamSeatsEnrollWaits
01M-W----2:30P-4:00PSomers Family / 249 MarksonNo final15170
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