Psychology 368 - SEM: IDENTITY/PSY/FCTN/ATBGRPH

How do humans develop a sense of unity and purpose in their lives? This is a fundamental question for theorists of identity, and we will consider it by using psychological theory to interpret fictional and autobiographical accounts of self. Possible texts include works by Erikson, McAdams, Angelou and Ishiguro. Prerequsite: PSY 100 and a colloquium in the Person and Society Track. Permission of the instructor is also required. Enrollment is limited to 12. 

Instructor Permission. Not open to first-years, sophomores