PSYCH 445 - Social Psychology and Cinema

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Faculty of Arts

The purpose of this course is to use a combination of social psychological theory, research and feature length films to explore the psychological determinants of important forms of human social behavior. Topics include the existential realities of the human condition, aggression, obedience, prejudice, attraction, and relationships. Prerequisites: One of PSYCH 212 or PSYCH 213 or STAT 151 or 161, and one of PSYCH 333, 342, 343, or 347. PSYCH 212 is strongly recommended. Note: Not open to students with credit in PSYCH 405 Topic: Studies of Self Through Cinema. [Faculty of Arts].