Cognitive Science 0224 - Social Psychology of Emotion

This course will be an exploration, from a social psychological perspective, of how emotions and cognition interact to influence our thoughts, perceptions, and behavior. We will begin by broadly examining emotion and cognition, and then move on to specifically examine how emotions may influence social perceptions, social interactions, and intergroup relations. Students will be expected to write brief reaction papers to weekly readings, as well as complete a final paper and presentation on a related topic of their choosing.

Mind, Brain, and Information Writing and Research In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, research.