This course will examine how children develop across historical and cultural contexts, focusing primarily on Ancient and modern Greece. Students will explore how everyday aspects of development have shifted from Ancient Greece to modern Greek society, and how these patterns compare to other world cultures. Through site visits, field observations, and engagement, students will investigate…
This class explores the impact of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Events) as well as the impact of trauma throughout the lifespan on development of behavior, social-emotional functioning, and overall mental health. Particular interest will be paid to citizen experience in both historical and recent politically violent and socially uncertain events in Greece and other relevant locations.
Students will learn about human attitudes towards conservation, how nature can positively affect mental health, and the benefits of eco-tourism for conservation, with a focus on the local Costa Rican culture. Additionally, students will learn about using animal minds and behavior as an educational tool towards conservation. Visits to local sites and organizations involved in…
The course explores major historical developments in psychology and related fields over the past 500 years, focusing on human/animal behavior, cognition, and mental functioning. It emphasizes the German-speaking world’s influence on modern psychology, highlighting the impact of time, culture, and location on the evolution of psychological theories and practices.
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