PSYCH 4150

PSYCH 4150

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Seminar on the essential features and qualities of culture and how it impacts human endeavors. Because understanding culture necessarily requires interaction across multiple areas of study, this interdisciplinary seminar will be based on discussions of recent research at the interface of cognitive science and the humanities. Topics may include: animal cultures, the evolution of language, the symbolic revolution, knowledge acquisitions, play, rituals and the arts.


Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: juniors and seniors or by permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, KCM-AG, LA-AG), (ALC-AS, ETM-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2023FA, 2021FA, 2019FA

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COGST 4150COML 4229

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10917 PSYCH 4150   SEM 101

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Christiansen, M

      Dubreuil, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person