Psychology 312 - Calderwood Seminar on Psychology in the Public Square

Calderwood Sem: Public Square

Fall
2025
01
4.00
MJ Wraga

TH 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
PSY-312-01-202601
Seelye 105
mwraga@smith.edu
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. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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