This course is an examination of the idea of normality as a central organizing principle in psychology. We begin with an effort to define normality and/or psychological health, and then move on to examine the limits or borders of normality. The course examines the value-laden, historically determined, and political nature of psychological normality. Topics discussed include: psychoanalytic contributions to the study of psychopathology (Freud and Erikson); normality and creativity; contemporary psychiatry; and the politics of mental illness. Students write two short and one longer final paper on issues raised in the course.
Normality and Abnormality (cancelled)
David Anderegg
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 4
M 8:00am - 9:50am; Th 8:00am - 9:50am
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Course Frequency:
This course is categorized as 2000, All courses, Areas of Study, David Anderegg, Four Credit, Monday and/or Thursday Mornings, Psychology, Society Culture and Thought, Updates.
Credits: 4
M 8:00am - 9:50am; Th 8:00am - 9:50am
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Course Frequency:
This course is categorized as 2000, All courses, Areas of Study, David Anderegg, Four Credit, Monday and/or Thursday Mornings, Psychology, Society Culture and Thought, Updates.