Self and Social Interaction

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Overview

Subject area

SOC

Catalog Number

319

Course Title

Self and Social Interaction

Department(s)

Description

Social psychology provides a framework for analyzing the emergence and construction of self, identity, cognition and personality in the context of groups, cultures, networks (including digital networks), organizations and communities. Students will examine and apply concepts and ideas from social learning theory, psychoanalysis and post-analytic theories, cognitive development theory, exchange theory, dramaturgy and symbolic interaction to understand the emergence and development of self, self identity and self-presentation.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

029160

Course Schedule