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LOWER LEVEL
0051-0052. Elements I and II (4 s.h. each) FS
Exposure to hearing and practice in speaking Portuguese.
Practical vocabulary and conversation. Reading and vocabulary
building. Development of reading skill. Classroom and language
laboratory drill.
0062. Intermediate (3 s.h.) FS
A continuation of activities designed to achieve communicative
competence in Portuguese. Aural-oral skills, reading and writing
are emphasized. The cultural component is strong.
0210. Readings in Portuguese (3 s.h.) F
Readings will be at the 200 level.
UPPER LEVEL
0303. Directed Reading (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisites: Two semesters of Portuguese or permission of
instructor. Special readings of Portuguese by arrangement with
the Portuguese adviser.
0380. Special Topics in Portuguese (3 s.h.) S
Topics will be at the 300 level.
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LOWER LEVEL
C050. Psychology as a Social Science (3 s.h.) (IN/D3) FS
Begins the study of human behavior by examination of basic
processes such as seeing, hearing, perceiving, and learning; then
the individual as a total organism, and finally, human beings as
they function in social groups. An introduction to the bio-social
determinants of behavior.
0051. Psychology as a Natural Science (3 s.h.) (D3) FS
Human and animal behavior within the context of physical and
biological science. Gives the psychology major a sound basis in
the biological determinants of behavior. Adds to Psychology C050
by in-depth study of the methodological, physiological, and
experimental aspects of psychology appropriate for majors.
C067. Foundations in Statistical Methods (3 s.h.) (MB/D4) FS
Prerequisites: Math C055 or Stat C011. Introduction to statistics
in the behavioral and social sciences. Covers quantitative
description, probability, and basic methods of statistical
inference. Emphasizes critical approach in interpreting
applications. Math C067 and Sociology C067 are comparable
courses.
0083. The Psychology of Women (3 s.h.) 98-99
Characterizes the traditional place of women in society,
questions the reasons for the roles and status of women, and
discusses new directions for women. Topics include: the
biological and social foundations of sex roles, intellectual and
personality characteristics of women, achievement motivation, and
mental health. (Cross-listed with Women's Studies 0083.)
X091. Psychology as a Social Science-Honors (3 s.h.) 98-99
Enables honor students to cover subject matter of Psychology C050
while following their own interests through individual projects
and readings.
0092. Psychology as a Natural Science- (3 s.h.) (D3) 98-99
Enables honor students to cover subject matter of Psychology 0051
while following their own interests, within the framework of the
study of the biological bases of behavior, through individual
projects and readings.
UPPER LEVEL
0103. Brain-Behavior Relationships in the Context of Evolution
(3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisites: For majors, Psychology 0051 and Psychology Science
requirement; for non-majors, Psychology C050 or permission of
instructor. The evolution of behavior and the roles of nervous
and endocrine systems that underlie this behavior. Methods and
findings of animal research, with application of these to general
problems in psychology.
0104. Cognitive Neuroscience (3 s.h.) 98-99
Prerequisites: First level (SA) Science and Technology course of
Core Curriculum. The role of the brain in cognition. Neural basis
of perception, language, learning, memory, thinking, and
creativity. Neural pathology and the consequences for behavior.
Neuropsychological assessment techniques.
0105. Learning and Motivation (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: For majors, Psychology 0051; for non-majors,
Psychology C050 or permission of instructor. Theories and
experiments that interpret and explain acquisition, activation,
and direction of human and animal behavior.
0108. Cognition-Memory, Language and Thought (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: For majors, Psychology 0051; for non-majors,
Psychology C050 or permission of instructor. Survey of recent
research and theory in the areas of verbal learning and cognitive
processes. Learning and retention of verbal materials, thinking
and problem solving, and the relationship between language and
thought.
0111. Sensation and Perception (3 s.h.) 98-99
Prerequisites: For majors, Psychology 0051 and Psychology science
requirement; for non-majors, Psychology C050 or permission of
instructor. The nature of fundamental sensory processes. Theory
and experiments bearing on significant perceptual phenomena
surveyed from both physiological and experimental viewpoints.
0115 SERIES: Current Issues in Psychology (3 s.h.) 98-99
Prerequisite: An introductory course in one of the social
sciences. Individual treatment of issues regarding the inner
workings of human behavior. Each offering deals with a specific
aspect of behavior and motivation pertaining to life in today's
society. Previous topics: women and therapy, exploring human
nature, and drugs and the mind. (See Schedule of Classes for
specific offerings each semester.)
0122. Inferential Methods in Psychology (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Psychology C067, Sociology C067, or Math C067.
Concentrates on useful methods for drawing inferences from sample
statistics. Included are hypothesis-testing methods for means,
proportions, frequencies, and correlations. Analysis of variance
methods are covered for one- and two-factor designs. No student
shall satisfy a concentration or distribution requirement by
taking more than one of the following courses: Psychology 0122
and Sociology 0201.
0131. Developmental Psychology (3 s.h.) (D3) FS
Prerequisite: Psychology C050. Human development across the life
span. The role of genetic factors, maturation, learning, and
socio-cultural factors in the development of motivation,
cognitive functions, social and emotional adjustment.
0141. Social Psychology (3 s.h.) (D3) FS
Prerequisite: Psychology C050. The function of the individual in
social groups and the mutual influences of one upon the other.
Processes of communication, persuasion, attitude formation and
change, aggression, the structure and function of small groups,
and the measurement techniques employed in examining these
phenomena.
0150. Psychopathology (3 s.h.) (D3) FS
Prerequisite: Psychology C050. A survey of the principal forms of
emotional and behavioral disorders; their causes, symptoms,
course, and treatment. Childhood disturbances, schizophrenia,
depression, addiction, and suicide.
0151. Theories of Personality (3 s.h.) (D3) FS
Prerequisite: Psychology C050. A comparison of major approaches
to the study of personality; how individuals differ from each
other; and the styles they use in navigating life circumstances
and relationships.
0160. Systems of Psychotherapy (3 s.h.) 98-99
Prerequisite: Psychology C050. A comparison of major systems:
psychoanalytic, person-centered, rational-emotive, behavior
therapy, etc. Principles and techniques addressed and critically
analyzed.
0161. Developmental Psychopathology (3 s.h.) 98-99
Prerequisite: Psychology C050. An overview of various
psychological disorders of childhood. Reviews the features,
etiology, and treatment of children who differ from
"normal" children. Hyperactivity, conduct disorders,
delinquency, depression, autism, learning disabilities, mental
retardation, physical disorders, and eating disorders.
0162. Introduction to Psychoanalysis (3 s.h.) 98-99
Prerequisite: Psychology C050. The development of Freud's system
as a personality theory, treatment technique, and method of
inquiry. While Freud is the primary emphasis, dissenting
theorists such as Jung, Adler, Sullivan, and Erikson are also
discussed. Gives the student a working understanding of
psychoanalytic concepts and their place in contemporary
psychology and society.
0170. Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Psychology C050. A survey of the application of
psychological theory, techniques, and research to industry.
Selection, training, motivation, job satisfaction, job
evaluation, performance measurements, leadership, and other
topics.
0190's SERIES: Topics in Psychology-Honors (3 s.h.) FS
Special topics in current developments in the major subdivisions
of psychology. Each course involves a different special topic
area, such as early experience, social behavior and attachment,
history of psychology, aging, and survey research. (See Directory
of Classes for specific offerings each semester.)
W270 SERIES: Research Methods in Psychology (4 s.h. each)
Prerequisites: Psychology 0051 and 0122, and the required content
course. For specific topic requirements, see individual listings.
A series of laboratory courses, covering methods employed in
psychological research. Different sections stress different
content areas, but all approach the general formulation of
research questions, and offer training in design, execution, and
reporting of research. Content areas are listed below. (Capstone
W courses)
W270. Research Methods: Learning (4 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Psychology 0105.
W271. Research Methods: Sensation and Perception (4 s.h.)
98-99
Prerequisite: Psychology 0111.
W274. Research Methods: Personality and Social Psychology (4
s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Psychology 0141, 0150, 0151 or 170.
W275. Research Methods: Comparative and Physiological
Psychology (4 s.h.) 98-99
Prerequisites: Psychology 0103, 0104.
W276. Research Methods: Cognitive Psychology (4 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Psychology 0108.
W278. Research Methods: Developmental Psychology (4 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Psychology 0131.
0291-0292. Research Problems (1-4 s.h. each) FS
Prerequisite: Psychology 0051, 0121, or 0122, and a course in the
270 series. Admission only by permission of the instructor.
Faculty adviser needed for research in a particular area. For
projects outside Temple University, approval must be obtained
through a faculty member who will handle the liaison with the
outside institution and ensure uniformity of requirement.
0295-0296. Practicum I-II (3 s.h. each) FS
Prerequisites: Junior/senior psychology major and one letter of
reference. Work experience in clinical and industrial settings
where psychologists are employed. Eight hours a week under the
guidance of an on-site supervisor. Students meet for seminars,
and write a paper under the guidance of a Temple coordinator.
0315. History and Systems of Psychology (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Completion of Group I and Group II courses. The
development of psychology from its origins to present. The
conceptual bases of the current major psychological systems.
0320 SERIES: Topics in Psychology (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Completion of Group I and Group II courses. Special
topics in current developments in the major subdivisions of
psychology.
0391-0394. Research Problems-Honors (0391, 4 s.h.; 0392-0394,
3 s.h.) FS
Topics arranged by student and instructor.
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LOWER LEVEL
C050. Introduction to Asian Religions (3 s.h.) (IS/D1) FS
Not open to those who have taken Rel. C053 or 0107. Introduction
to the major Asian religious, philosophical, and cultural
traditions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto)
with emphasis on the cultural roots of each religious tradition,
the analysis of its principal teachings and practices, and the
major cultural expressions in religious art, ritual, poetry,
music, and scriptures. (Cross-listed with Asian Studies C050.)
C051. Introduction to Western Religions(3 s.h.) (IS/D1) FS
Not open to those who have taken Rel. C053. This course will
study the major Western religious beliefs, values, and practices
from their origins in Africa, Europe, and the Near East through
the rise and development of the culturally and religiously
related traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Attention
will also be given to the influence of Western religious ideas
and institutions to issues and movements on the contemporary
world scene.
C052. Religion in America (3 s.h.) (AC/D1) FS
An historical and sociological study of practices and beliefs of
various religious groups that have shaped American culture, with
special attention to ethnic and racial minorities, and to women,
as well as to traditional main-line groups and newer movements.
C053. Introduction to World Religions (3 s.h.) (IS) FS
Not open to those who have taken Religion C050 or C051.
Introduction to the major world religions (Hinduism, Buddhism,
Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam) as a way of
coming to know and appreciate the world-views of other cultures.
Attention to beliefs, values, and practices of these religions as
ways of dealing with the issues basic to human life.
C054. Religion and Society (3 s.h.) (IN) FS
This course deals with such issues as: What is the nature of
religion? What impact does it have on personal identity, social
life, political structures? What ethical issues arise out of the
tensions between religion and society? Emphasis on contemporary
Western society and form of religion. Some historical background
provided.
R055. Racial Justice: A Religious Mandate for Obedience and
Revolt (3 s.h.) FS
This introductory course on race and religion examines the
emergence and development of religious faith and social protest
thought, in order to propose critical options that foster
emancipatory practices in the contemporary struggle for racial
justice.
This course will explore through a series of films the various
images of the Jew in motion picture. In each class session the
student will view and discuss an appropriate film based on the
film itself and relevant readings. The course is divided into
three main parts-different views of the Jew from non-Jewish
perspectives, different views of the Jew from Jewish
perspectives, and different responses of Jews from Jewish
perspectives of non-Jews. The third part is itself divided into
three subsections-the Jew as Zionist, the Jew as idealist, and
the Jew as Holocaust victim. (Cross-listed with Jewish Studies
050.
UPPER LEVEL
0106-W106. Religion of India (3 s.h.) S
An introduction to the foundations, the nature, the principles of
classical Hinduism. An intro-duction to the fundamentals of
Buddhism and Jainism. (Cross-listed with Asian Studies 0162.)
0115. Introduction to Zen Buddhism (3 s.h.) F
This course surveys the historical development of Zen Buddhism as
it unfolds in India, China, and Japan, and focuses on the
examination of the nature of satori experience. It analyzes its
existential meaning from perspectives of therapy, Zen practice,
and philosophy. (Cross-listed with Asian Studies 0168.)
0116. Chinese Religions-Confucius-Mao (3 s.h.) S
Critical study of the development of Chinese religions from the
time of Confucius to Mao, including the problem of idealogical
continuity in contemporary China (Maoist Marxism versus
Confucianism). (Cross-listed with Asian Studies 0165.)
0118. Chinese Buddhism (3 s.h.) 98-99
The history and schools of thought and practice of Buddhism in
China, from the introduction of Buddhism to China from India and
its interaction with the classical religions of China
(Confucianism, Taoism), the rise of the major schools of Chinese
Buddhism (Tien Tai, Hua Yen, Chan (Zen), and Pure Land).
(Cross-listed with Asian Studies 0166.)
0119. Japanese Religions (3 s.h.) 98-99
An introduction to Japanese religions, their origins and
development in the social, cultural, and intellectual history of
Japan. Religions covered are: Shinto, Japanese Buddhism, folk
religions, Japanese Confucianism, and the "New
Religions." Some attention to expression of Japanese
spirituality in the fine arts, martial arts, festivals and
rituals. (Cross-listed with Asian Studies 0161.)
0122-W122. Introduction to Buddhism (3 s.h.) S
Introduction to the historical development of Buddhism in
relation to other East Asian religions. Topics include the four
Noble Truths of Basic Buddhism, the Hinayana-Mahayana controversy
over Buddhist Dharma and practice, as well as the development of
Buddhist thought throughout Asia. (Cross-listed with Asian
Studies 0122.)
0151. Introduction to African-American Religion (3 s.h.) F
Examines African-American religion in the context of four periods
of African-American history: the exercise of slave religious
leadership in the "invisible church"; during the
post-Emancipation period (1863-1900), the development of
institutionalized black religion, that is, the black church; in
the period of northern immigration (1916-1945), the evolution of
many aspects of black liturgy-especially black gospel music; and
the civil rights struggle of the 1960s and 70s.
157. Traditional Religions of Africa (3 s.h.) F
This course is an interdisciplinary analysis and evaluation of
selected readings on African Religions that have not only
survived but migrated across several continents, attracting a
growing following in the contemporary societies of North America,
the Caribbean and Latin America.
0158. African Religions and New World Culture (3 s.h.) S
African religion and culture continues to exist in the religious
and cultural life of African-Americans. Using an
interdisciplinary approach, we will examine African-American
religion, folklore, literature, music, and communication in order
to assess the continuation and transformation of African culture
in the world-view of African- Americans.
0200-W200. Introduction to Islam (3 s.h.) F
Analysis of the tawhid, essence of Islam of its basic categories
for religious life, law, theology, literature, philosophy, art,
and science. Survey of the major phenomena of Islamic
civilization in their relation to tawhid. (Cross-listed with
Asian Studies 0260.)
0208. Islam in America (3 s.h.) S
Gives an overview of Islam in American up to the present. The
course deals both the indigenous American, especially
African-American Muslim movements and with immigrant Muslim
groups.
0224. What is Judaism? (3 s.h.) (D1) S
Introduction to the variety of rituals, customs, and practices of
the Jewish people in a historical context. Compares and contrasts
liberal and traditional Jewish religion with Zionism.
Contemporary Jewish novels, poetry, and drama. (Cross-listed with
Jewish Studies 0110.)
0225. Introduction to Modern Jewish Philosophy (3 s.h.) F
(Formerly Modern Jewish Thought.) The development of modern
Jewish thought from the late 15th century to present. Includes
Jewish philosophers such as Spinoza, Martin Buber, Franz
Rosenzweig, Mordecai Kaplan, and topics such as the nature of
God, the relation of Jewish law and ethics, the relationship of
Judaism to other religions, Zionism, and Holocaust theology.
(Cross-listed with Jewish Studies 0211.)
W240. Introduction to the Bible (3 s.h.) FS
Introduction to the Hebrew Bible-(Old Testament). What is the
Bible? Where did it come from? How can there be so many different
interpretations of the Bible? An examination of the historical
and religious background of the Old Testament and the various
kinds of literature in the Bible. (Cross-listed with Jewish
Studies W221.)
0241. Introduction to the New Testament (3 s.h.) S
An introduction to the New Testament including such issues as:
how these books came to be called "the New Testament";
the various literary types of "gospel,"
"epistle," theological tract (e.g., Hebrews), visionary
writing (Revelation of Apocalypse); the outlooks of the various
evangelists and Paul.
0253-W253. What is Christianity? (3 s.h.) (D1) FS
The development of the Christian religion from the Bible to
today. What are the principle beliefs of Christianity? How did
they come to be so? What have been the major criticisms of
Christianity? How can we understand the variety of Christian
churches as they face the modern world?
0256. Jesus in the Gospels (3 s.h.) F
An examination of the various interpretations of Jesus and his
work in the four gospels and in some non-Biblical works, both
ancient and modern. The cultural and historical background of
Jesus and the authors of these works are also investigated.
0292. Junior Honors Paper (3 s.h.) FS
Independent study and writing of a major research paper in the
area of the student's special interest.
0293-0294. Senior Honors Thesis I-II (3 s.h. each) FS
A year-long project of independent study and writing of a
substantial research dissertation in the area of the student's
special interest.
0295. Senior Honors Paper (3 s.h.) FS
Independent study and writing of a major research paper in the
area of the student's special interest.
0301. Women in Religion and Society (3 s.h.) FS
A study of both the roles and understanding of women in
traditional and major modern religious traditions, particularly
of the West, including an investigation of the authoritative
writings and practices of the various traditions. (Cross-listed
with Women's Studies 0271.)
0306. The Holocaust: Resistance and Response (3 s.h.) F
This course will ask questions about what it means to resist and
respond to the Holocaust. It will do this through: film, art,
literature, politics and theology. (Cross-listed with Jewish
Studies 0305.)
0341. Religion and Psychology (3 s.h.) F
Course examines major psychological thinkers' views on religion's
origins, functions and meanings. What personality factors create
and sustain religiousness? Some attention to the formation of new
religious groups as well as individual spiritual life.
W343. Death and Dying (3 s.h.) FS
Concepts, attitudes, and practices associated with death and
dying in the major religious traditions and in literature,
philosophy, and psychology. Contemporary implications for related
fields such as medicine, psychiatry, social work, and education.
0358. Cults and Sects (3 s.h.) S
This course examines the wide range of religious practices which
arose in the United States between 1945 and the present.
Religious developments outside what has been called "the
Judeo-Christian tradition" will be related to post-war U.S.
cultural changes.
0391-0392. Independent Study (2 s.h. each) FS
Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Individual research
project with a specific faculty number.
0393-0394. Independent Study (3 s.h. each) FS
(Formerly 396 and 397.) Prerequisite: Departmental permission.
Individual research project with a specific faculty member.
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