(Excerpt from: 2009/2010 McGillUndergraduate Calendar). The course focuses on the social  psychology of societal groups such as racial minorities, aboriginal groups and women. The ideological biases of current theories is first established. This is followed by a review of current theories and finally current controversies are explored including new forms of racism and affirmative action

Instructor:   D.M. Taylor

Prerequisite:  Psychology  PSYC 215  or permission of the instructor.

Content:  This course focuses on the social psychology of relations between large societal groups such as majority groups, racial minorities, aboriginal groups and women. The ideological biases of current theories is first established. This is followed by a systematic review of current theories and finally a number of current controversies are explored including new forms of racism and affirmative action programs.

Texts:  Taylor, D.M., & Moghaddam, F.M. (1994). Theories of intergroup relations: International social psychological perspectives. Second Edition. New York. Praeger.

Taylor, D.M.  The quest for identity: The plight of aboriginal people, ethnic minorities, and generation X. PS Presse.

Method:  There will be two 1½ lectures each week.

Evaluation:  One quiz, one project and a final exam.

Supplemental:  A supplemental exam will be offered.