Chabot College
January 1993
Removed Fall 2010
Course Outline for Psychology 18
PSYCHOLOGY OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Catalog Description:
18 - Psychology of the African American Experience
3 units
Psycho-sociological exploration of the African American experience in American society and
resultant behavior. 3 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Expected Outcome for Students:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.
develop a general understanding to human behavior as perceived by the behavioral
sciences and will be exposed to specific theoretical and experimental information
concerning Black behavior;
2.
develop a keener awareness of their own behavior and will have a more accurate and
meaningful interpretation of the Black experience and Black behavior.
Course Content:
1.
Individual Differences
2.
Personality and Motivation(Defense Mechanisms)
3.
The African American Experience in America
Class vs Caste
4.
The Psychology of Slavery
Adaptional characteristics of the "Emancipation"
5.
The White American Psyche
The Black American Psyche
6.
Concepts of Race and Perspectives on Racism
Psychological and Sociological Effect of Racism
7.
Reconstruction of the African American Self-Concept
Black Rage and Aggression
8.
The African American Family: Structure and Characteristics
The African American Male
The African American female
9.
Black-White Male-Female Relationships
10.
The Psychological Impact of the "Black Revolution"
11.
Contemporary Issues
Methods of Presentation:
1.
Lecture - discussion
2.
Audio-visual aids
3.
Classroom experiments
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
Exams and quizzes
2.
Classroom participation
3.
Student reports
4.
Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Black Psychology, Reginald Jones, Harper & Row Publishing Co.
Special Student Materials:
A basic text and supplementary reading materials.
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