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Cross-Cultural Approach to Psychology

Psychology has conventionally situated itself as universally applicable science, however, it can be described as a “modernist” and European-American phenomenon. This course explores the cultural aspects of psychology, examining how biology, psychology, and culture interact in the context of contemporary Spanish and North American societies. One of the key contributions of cultural psychology is thematizing the different filters that moderate how psychological phenomena are understood. These filters, which operate at both conceptual and epistemological levels in large part circumscribe how psychology is studied and applied. This course will provide a conceptual foundation for the understanding of psychology and culture, with a focus on human development, the self, intergroup relations, and cross-cultural communication. The study abroad experience will be used to experientially examine and apply the material covered in class. Finally, wider application of the material in the context of mental health and its care will be explored.

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Programs

This course is available as part of these programs.

Choose from our May, June, and/or July Terms at the Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS), where world-class professors, small class sizes, and the signature Barce-Local curriculum provide a personalized and immersive academic experience with hands-on learning and collaborative projects.

Starting at $5,495 SU

Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) - Summer

Spend your June or June/July Term in Barcelona! Build confidence, develop cultural competency, and receive personalized mentorship from our dedicated onsite staff. This program is designed to connect students that study at various HBCUs and with students from across the globe.

Starting at $4,945 SU

CEP - HBCU Consortium Program

The Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) + UPF Semester Program provides students an opportunity to take courses at our study center, SIS, alongside courses on a modern campus, UPF, in either English and/or Spanish. This comprehensive hybrid program provides students with the best of both worlds – small class sizes and local ...

$17,995 FA, SP

Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) + UPF

The Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) + Internship Semester Program offers students a unique opportunity to earn 9 academic credits through coursework at SIS, along with a 3-credit professional internship in a variety of fields. Course and internship options are available in English and/or Spanish.

$17,995 FA, SP

Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) + Internship

The Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) offers an immersive academic experience for a variety of majors guided by outstanding local and international faculty. Small class sizes, personalized support, and diverse, high-quality courses create a truly authentic Barce-Local experience.

$17,995 FA, SP

Barcelona SAE Academic Center (SIS) - Semester