Course Description

Psychology 390a/b Cross-Cultural Cognition

Differences in thinking processes which are emphasized by various types of cultures: hunting, agricultural, industrial and post- industrial. Detailed, critical examination of selected scientific studies of cross- cultural cognition. Topics may include reasoning, mathematical concepts, contextualization, how language shapes thought, and the effects of literacy.

Antirequisites: Psychology 339a if taken on main campus during 1990- 91 and Psychology 389a if taken on main campus during 1989-90.

Prerequisites: At least 60% in a 020-level Psychology course and registration in third or fourth year of Honors Psychology program.

3 seminar hours, half course.

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