Psychology 312 - Calderwood Seminar on Psychology in the Public Square

One cannot turn on the radio or browse the internet today without encountering the latest fMRI findings or other technologically advanced results of contemporary psychological research. The primary goal of this course is to learn how to communicate such complex information to a non-specialist audience. Through a set of prescribed writing assignments, students develop skills in translating psychological theories and empirical evidence to the public. Assignments may include evaluation of journal articles, blog entries and interviews of research psychologists. Classes are conducted as a workshop devoted to peer review, analysis and critique of public-oriented writing in psychology. Enrollment limited to 12. Juniors and seniors only. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only