CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY

This course provides a general introduction to culture by covering important topics in cultural psychology as well as cultural evolution theory and cultural anthropology. In the first part of the course, we will discuss the definitions and origins of culture and cross-cultural hostility (e.g., discrimination, xenophobia, ethnocentrism, and racism). We will also discuss how to become a global citizen and develop cultural sensitivity. The second part of the course focuses on cultural differences, i.e., how cultures differ from one another in terms of values, cognition, emotions, and behavior. We will also talk about the roots of cultural differences. In the final part, the focus is on how cultural differences can affect communication between cultures and how to communicate effectively with people from other cultures.

1. Understand the role that culture plays in human behavior: Explore how culture influences various aspects of human behavior, including cognition, emotion, social interactions, and identity formation. 2. Develop cultural competence skills: Learn strategies for interacting effectively and respectfully in culturally diverse contexts, fostering communication and understanding across cultures. 3. Gain a deeper understanding of multiculturalism: Explore the complexities and significance of multiculturalism in society and develop a greater appreciation for cultural diversity and its impact on individuals and communities.

At least 30% of the class time is spent on group activities, you will talk/discuss/debate in your team. If you are not interested in class activities and discussion, this is not a good course for you. Students are expected to pay close attention to what is going on in the class, stay fully engaged, and actively participate in group and class discussions. You will lose participation points for distraction and disengagement during the class. The lecture is delivered in English, but the discussions can be done in English or Korean. There will be two exams, one at midterm and a second exam during finals week. Each exam covers half of the course, and is entirely in English. The exam will include multiple-choice and short-answer questions. There will be a few assignments, which will be posted on the CTL, during the first week of the semester (or before, if possible). All important announcements and deadlines will be posted on the CTL. It is the student's responsibility to frequently check the CTL website. However, do not use the CTL to communicate with me. Use my email address instead.

English Language: Even if you do not speak perfect English, you can still get a good grade in this course. But if you do not understand the lectures, you will have problems. The course is taught in English and the exams are given in English.

• Improving cross-cultural communication skills • Enhancing cultural competence • Facilitating effective teamwork in multicultural settings • Informing marketing and advertising strategies for diverse audiences • Supporting conflict resolution in culturally diverse contexts • Promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives • Guiding international relations and diplomacy • Informing policy and social interventions for diverse populations