http://www.sonoma.edu/classes/psych306 (last updated 4/23/01)

Course Description: This course is intended to provide "foundational knowledge" (K. Bruffee, 1993) in the field of psychology, particularly in the areas of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and Gestalt psychology.

THIS IS NOT A LECTURE-DISCUSSION CLASS. THE FORMAT INVOLVES EXTENSIVE LIBRARY RESEARCH, WRITING, AND STUDY/SUPPORT GROUP WORK. DISCUSSIONS WILL BE SEMINAR STYLE, BASED ON STUDENTS HAVING COMPLETED THE ASSIGNED READINGS.

1. FOUNDATIONS (3 weeks).

2. BEHAVIORISM ("Objectivity") (3 weeks).

3. GESTALT PSYCHOLOGY & COGNITIVE SCIENCE ("Intersubjectivity" &Systems Thinking) (3 weeks).

4. PSYCHOANALYSIS ("Subjectivity") (3 weeks).

5. REVIEW & INTERPRETATION (3 weeks).

• 306 Course Description & Resource Persons
• Grading Policies
• Reading List
• Key Terms
• Study Guide #1
• Study Guide #2
• Study Guide #3
• Study Guide #4
• Term Project Study Guide
• Criteria #1A & Criteria 1B
• Criteria #2
• Criteria #3
• Criteria #4A & Criteria #4B
• Final Exam Questions
• Portfolio Guidelines

SSU Psychology Dept.Web Site
Instructor's Web Site