Cognitive Science 0204 - Stereotyping and Prejudice

This social psychology course will provide a broad perspective on stereotyping (thoughts), prejudice (feelings), and discrimination (actions) against others based on group identity. Groups can be defined broadly but we will focus on race, ethnicity, biological sex, sexual orientation, and ability. Social psychologists who studies these topics relied on empirical research, thus class readings will draw heavily from original research articles, research reviews, and some text book excerpts. The class will address: 1) the roots of bias, 2) the role of categorization and social identity, 3) implicit and explicit methods for studies bias, 4) its effects on the targeted groups, and 5) prevention and reduction of intergroup bias. Student evaluations will be based on class participation, written critical responses to selected readings, verbal summaries and presentations of selected readings, and a research proposal that will consist of a project proposal, a draft, and a final paper. Prerequisite detail: One prior Cognitive Science course

Mind, Brain, and Information Writing and Research Independent Work 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.