2010-2011 Academic Catalog

Aug 01, 2025

2010-2011 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSYC 193 - Discourse, Self and Coolness

Type of Course: First-Year Seminar

This seminar explores how people make sense of themselves by what they say and how they say it (‘discourse’) - with a focus on the construction of a “cool” identity. We will define ‘cool’ as a basic search for authenticity that is contextualized in different cultural frameworks and traditions. Since this course carries the Language and Culture Perspective, it is expected that students will acquire the basic skills in linguistics necessary for in-depth analyses of discourse. Students will be expected to commit themselves to a high-level academic atmosphere and to a challenging workload that will result in stimulating class discussions. Fulfills the Language and Culture Perspective requirement.

Instructor: Mr. Bamberg

When Offered: Offered periodically

Faculty: Michael Bamberg, Ph.D. - Professor of Psychology