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Study Course Description
Introduction to Intercultural Psychology
Course Code
VPUPK_421
Branch of Science
Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Laima Dance
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga,16 Dzirciema st., vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
Objective: Develop students’ knowledge of the basic principles and methodological considerations of intercultural psychology, critically evaluate interactions between culture and psychology, critically evaluate and interpret in a reasoned manner the impact of culture on the psychological processes of the individual and group in modern society.
Preliminary Knowledge
General psychology. Cognitive psychology. Psychology of personality and development. Social psychology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Analyses, compares and critically evaluates the concepts of intercultural psychology, respecting methodological considerations and using appropriate terminology.
Individual work and tests
Examination
2.Describes theoretical approaches and historical developments in intercultural psychology.
Individual work and tests
Examination • Analysis of the intercultural situation
3.Describe the manifestations of the universal and cultural-specific psychological processes.
Individual work and tests
Examination • Analysis of the intercultural situation
4.Identify methodological principles and challenges in intercultural research.
Individual work and tests
Critical review of cross-cultural research
Skills
1.Izskaidro kultūras ietekmi uz indivīda psihiskajiem procesiem, uzvedību un identitāti.
Individual work and tests
Analysis of the intercultural situation
2.Salīdzina dažādas teorētiskās un metodoloģiskās pieejas starpkultūru psiholoģijā.
Individual work and tests
Examination
3.Veic kritisku zinātnisko avotu analīzi starpkultūru psiholoģijā.
Individual work and tests
Critical review of cross-cultural research
4.Theoretical knowledge and basic concepts shall be applied to explain social situations within the framework of intercultural psychology.
Individual work and tests
Analysis of the intercultural situation • Examination
5.Demonstrē akadēmisku domāšanu, precizitāti terminoloģijā un kritisku attieksmi pret vienkāršotiem skaidrojumiem par starpkultūru psiholoģijas konceptiem.
Individual work and tests
Analysis of the intercultural situation • Critical review of cross-cultural research
Competences
1.Able to find, select and critically analyse scientific information and use it to explain concepts of intercultural psychology.
Individual work and tests
Critical review of cross-cultural research
2.Reflecting on the possibilities of application of basic concepts of intercultural psychology, ethical challenges in practice and the importance of cultural competence
Individual work and tests
Analysis of the intercultural situation • Examination
Assessment
Individual work
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Solo DARB |
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1. Self-consolidate lecture material by reading sources and preparing for knowledge testing work 2. Completing the course feedback survey. |
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Examination
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Examination |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Test with 20 questions on topics included in the Intercultural Psychology course. |
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2.
Analysis of the intercultural situation |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Work in pairs, establish an analysis of the situation of intercultural psychology.
result to submit: PDF presentation |
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Critical review of cross-cultural research |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Work in pairs, students choose one empirical study of intercultural psychology from the proposed list (or co-ordinate with the lecturer). Systematic critical analysis shall be carried out: defines the research question, theoretical framework, methodology, possible cultural prejudices, questions of equivalence, interpretation of results and practical conclusion. Offers recommendations for improving the study. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Concept, definitions and structure of culture
Description
Culture as a system of meanings, norms and practices Culture as a changing process (globalisation, migration) cultural levels The role of subcultural culture in psychological adaptation The history of intercultural Psychology, psychological Anthropology and Ethnopsychology similarities and differences in Intercultural Psychology |
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Concept, definitions and structure of culture
Description
Culture as a system of meanings, norms and practices Culture as a changing process (globalisation, migration) cultural levels The role of subcultural culture in psychological adaptation The history of intercultural Psychology, psychological Anthropology and Ethnopsychology similarities and differences in Intercultural Psychology |
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Universal and Culture-specific in Psychology
Description
Starpkultūru psiholoģijas pieejas: Absolūtisms, relatīvisms, universālisms Universālie un kontekstuālie procesi Universālo modeļu ierobežojumi praksē |
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Universal and Culture-specific in Psychology
Description
Starpkultūru psiholoģijas pieejas: Absolūtisms, relatīvisms, universālisms Universālie un kontekstuālie procesi Universālo modeļu ierobežojumi praksē |
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Methodological considerations in intercultural psychology
Description
Linguistic, conceptual, metric equivalence Bias, ethnocentrism, WEIRD samples qualitative and quantitative approach ETIC vs EMIC approach |
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Methodological considerations in intercultural psychology
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Linguistic, conceptual, metric equivalence Bias, ethnocentrism, WEIRD samples qualitative and quantitative approach ETIC vs EMIC approach |
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Metdological challenges
Description
“Culture” as an overly general explanation socio-economic, political and historical factors The role of stereotypes in Science critical Reading Intercultural Research |
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Metdological challenges
Description
“Culture” as an overly general explanation socio-economic, political and historical factors The role of stereotypes in Science critical Reading Intercultural Research |
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Kognitīvie procesi, pašuztvere un identitāte kultūrā
Description
Analytical vs holistic thinking Independent and interdependent self identity as a layered process models of ethnic identity formation and transformation personality traits (Big 5) |
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Kognitīvie procesi, pašuztvere un identitāte kultūrā
Description
Analytical vs holistic thinking Independent and interdependent self identity as a layered process models of ethnic identity formation and transformation personality traits (Big 5) |
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Emotions, motivation and social behaviour
Description
Universalism and specificity of emotion shame, guilt, honour motivation and morality and social behaviour of the value system |
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Emotions, motivation and social behaviour
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Universalism and specificity of emotion shame, guilt, honour motivation and morality and social behaviour of the value system |
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Aculturation, migration and global factors
Description
Intercultural communication processes Berry aculturation model aculturation stress |
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Aculturation, migration and global factors
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Intercultural communication processes Berry aculturation model aculturation stress |
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Cultural competence
Description
Cultural competence and its role in health inequalities ethical considerations of digital intervention and technology in a cross-cultural context |
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Cultural competence
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Cultural competence and its role in health inequalities ethical considerations of digital intervention and technology in a cross-cultural context |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Concept, definitions and structure of culture
Description
Culture as a system of meanings, norms and practices Culture as a changing process (globalisation, migration) cultural levels The role of subcultural culture in psychological adaptation The history of intercultural Psychology, psychological Anthropology and Ethnopsychology similarities and differences in Intercultural Psychology |
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Universal and Culture-specific in Psychology
Description
Starpkultūru psiholoģijas pieejas: Absolūtisms, relatīvisms, universālisms Universālie un kontekstuālie procesi Universālo modeļu ierobežojumi praksē |
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Concept, definitions and structure of culture
Description
Culture as a system of meanings, norms and practices Culture as a changing process (globalisation, migration) cultural levels The role of subcultural culture in psychological adaptation The history of intercultural Psychology, psychological Anthropology and Ethnopsychology similarities and differences in Intercultural Psychology |
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Universal and Culture-specific in Psychology
Description
Starpkultūru psiholoģijas pieejas: Absolūtisms, relatīvisms, universālisms Universālie un kontekstuālie procesi Universālo modeļu ierobežojumi praksē |
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Methodological considerations in intercultural psychology
Description
Linguistic, conceptual, metric equivalence Bias, ethnocentrism, WEIRD samples qualitative and quantitative approach ETIC vs EMIC approach |
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Metdological challenges
Description
“Culture” as an overly general explanation socio-economic, political and historical factors The role of stereotypes in Science critical Reading Intercultural Research |
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Methodological considerations in intercultural psychology
Description
Linguistic, conceptual, metric equivalence Bias, ethnocentrism, WEIRD samples qualitative and quantitative approach ETIC vs EMIC approach |
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Metdological challenges
Description
“Culture” as an overly general explanation socio-economic, political and historical factors The role of stereotypes in Science critical Reading Intercultural Research |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Kognitīvie procesi, pašuztvere un identitāte kultūrā
Description
Analytical vs holistic thinking Independent and interdependent self identity as a layered process models of ethnic identity formation and transformation personality traits (Big 5) |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Emotions, motivation and social behaviour
Description
Universalism and specificity of emotion shame, guilt, honour motivation and morality and social behaviour of the value system |
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Kognitīvie procesi, pašuztvere un identitāte kultūrā
Description
Analytical vs holistic thinking Independent and interdependent self identity as a layered process models of ethnic identity formation and transformation personality traits (Big 5) |
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Emotions, motivation and social behaviour
Description
Universalism and specificity of emotion shame, guilt, honour motivation and morality and social behaviour of the value system |
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Aculturation, migration and global factors
Description
Intercultural communication processes Berry aculturation model aculturation stress |
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Cultural competence
Description
Cultural competence and its role in health inequalities ethical considerations of digital intervention and technology in a cross-cultural context |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Aculturation, migration and global factors
Description
Intercultural communication processes Berry aculturation model aculturation stress |
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Cultural competence
Description
Cultural competence and its role in health inequalities ethical considerations of digital intervention and technology in a cross-cultural context |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Shiraev E. B., Levy D. A.. (2024). Cross-cultural psychology:Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications. 8th Edition. Routledge.
2.
Keith K. D. (2019). Cross‐Cultural Psychology: Contemporary Themes and Perspectives.
3.
Stevenson, A. (2020). Cultural issues in psychology : An introduction to a global discipline. Taylor & Francis Group.
4.
Berry, J.W., Poortinga, Y. H., Breugelmans, S. M., Chasiotis, A., & Sam, D.L. (2011). Cross-cultural psychology: Research and applications (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (akceptējams izdevums - jaunāku nav)
Additional Reading
1.
Arnett, J. J., Arnett J. L. (2020). Human development : a cultural approach. 3rd edition.
2.
Matsumoto, D. & van de Vijver, F.J. R. (Eds.). (2011). Cross-cultural research methods in psychology. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Other Information Sources
1.
Cross-Cultural Research.
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Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
3.
Personality and Individual Differences.