After an introduction to disability studies, psychological theory, and the neuroscience of disability, cultural, cross-cultural, and religious perspectives will analyze how different cultures and communities perceive and address disabilities. Class discussions will consider ones own position relative to issues of disability and take the perspective of individuals in various communities across the globe. These discussions will address questions of stigma, inclusion, and support systems like access to healthcare and social networks. Public health aspects like policy and advocacy will be examined in the global context as will culturally competent assessment tools used to diagnose disabilities in various communities. This course counts as elective in the Psychology major, Neuroscience major, and Public Health pathway. The pre-requisite of PSYC100 will be waived by the instructor if another introductory course in the social sciences (e.g., SOCI100) or natural sciences (e.g., BIOL111) has been taken. [GE, HSS]
- Onderwyser: Grit Herzmann