Narrative, Trauma, and Bearing Witness
PSY4134.01
Course Description
Summary
In this advanced psychology seminar, we will dive into foundational work in Narrative Psychology. We will study the relationship between the narrative structure and human cognitive processes including memory, perception, and conceptualization. We will learn how cultural differences shape children鈥檚 varied storytelling practices. Through the lens of social psychology research, we will examine the relationship between narratives and ideology, as well as the role that collective narratives play in legitimizing inequalities, violence, and genocide. Towards the end of the semester, we will examine the relationship between trauma, narrative, and reconciliation, both on the personal and on the community level.Prerequisites
One Psychology Course. Interested students should send me an email stating reasons for wanting to take this particular class, how the course fits their Plan, and their current term at Bennington. Emails will be looked at in order of date received.
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