Acculturation 2500-EN-S-111
This course focuses predominantly on acculturation within the context of
relatively recently migrated minorities in Western Europe. Though
acculturation is an important theme in psychology, a broader approach is
needed to comprehend it as a more general social topic. The list of class
topics specified below will give a more detailed insight in the course
content.
Type of course
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of acculturation and its different components
Understanding of antecedents, consequences and roles of key
variables in acculturation (research)
Knowledge of complementary scientific disciplines involved with
acculturation themes
Assessment criteria
Assessment methods and criteria
To be updated
Class presentations (50%)
As the amount or readings per topic will often be too large to be read
by all, class presentations will help to provide information in an
efficient way. Four or five times (depending on how many students
will enroll in the course) you will be asked to prepare a short
presentation and hand-outs/summary of a paper. Half of the grade
will come from me, the other half from the other students.
Class participation (20%)
Discussion of theory from the readings as well as practical, applied
topics is central in this course. You are expected and encouraged to
contribute actively and meaningfully to the class by (1) reading the
assigned literature; (2) contributing to discussions by asking good
questions, (3) and generally helping to create an atmosphere that is
conducive to discussion. Half of the grade will be determined by the
instructor, the other half by students.
Discussion paper on a topic of choice, theoretical or applied (30%)
There is no possibility to re-take (parts of) the assessment, or make up for
a fail grade.
Attendance rules
No more than 2 unexcused absences are permitted. If more than 4 classes
are missed a student will not pass the course.
Additional information
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