SOCI 403 - Seminar in Social Psychology: African-American Personality

Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 SS, CD

The purpose of this course is to critically examine the literature and research on the African-American psychology and personality. Specific attention will be given to: the sociological, psychological and the afrocentric approaches to the study of African-American personality; the issue of measurement or assessment of minority personality (e.g., testing bias, etc.); the role of family and other institutions on the African-American personality; African-American self-esteem and identity and other racial concerns related to African American psychology. Enrollment Limit: 12.
Instructor: C. White
Prerequisites & Notes

Prerequisites: Three courses in sociology or African-American Studies or consent of instructor.

Preference given to senior sociology and AAST majors.

Junior majors may also participate.