Title
FSEM1010-18.FSEM: Mentl Illness Acrs Time.F13.Parritz,Robin
Document Type
Syllabi
School
CLA
Department
PSY
Course Subject
FSEM
Course Number
1010
Course Section
18
Course Title
FSEM: Mentl Illness Acrs Time
Academic Term and Year
Fall 2013
Credits
4.00
Area of Study
FSEM
Course Description
Mental illness is a construct that is difficult to define, painful to experience or observe, and absolutely critical to understand. In this seminar, we will explore the many ways that mental illness has been conceptualized in the field of psychology, in literature, and in media presentations such as art, film and television. We will pay special attention to the stigma of mental illness and consider the ways in which different historical eras and various social, cultural and political contexts have influenced our efforts to identify, treat and prevent mental illnesses. Lectures, discussions and small group work are designed to enhance students’ abilities to read widely and think critically about complex topics. Assignments include exams, multiple short essays, and a group presentation.
Recommended Citation
Parritz, Robin, "FSEM1010-18.FSEM: Mentl Illness Acrs Time.F13.Parritz,Robin" (2013). Historic Syllabi -- full text access limited to internal Hamline administrative staff only. 1816.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/syllabi/1816