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Course Description
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Course Name
Culture Shock: Cross-cultural Psychology
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Host University
Florence University of the Arts - The American University of Florence
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Location
Florence, Italy
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Area of Study
Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
A background in Psychology or Social Psychology recommended.
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Over the past 30 years, globalization has brought with it a phenomenon that has increasingly been recognized by both psychologists and anthropologists as a viable field of research: Culture Shock. Also referred to as 'culture fatigue' or 'role shock, Culture Shock refers to the reactions of travelers during their first few months in a foreign country. This course presents Culture Shock within the context of cross-cultural psychology and puts a specific emphasis on the students' own experiences as they live and study in a foreign country. Topics explored will include the following: the role of communication and communication norms, cultural variables, taboos and rituals, and cultural adjustment.
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