Culture and Identity
BSPY320 - Culture and Identity
Credits: 3
This course explores fundamental questions: 鈥淗ow does an individual鈥檚 identity develop and change?鈥�; 鈥淗ow does identity interact with the concept of culture and cultural sustainability?鈥�; What are the variants of the concept of identity, and what are their historical, philosophical, and disciplinary roots?鈥�; and 鈥淗ow does our personal identity inform our interactions with others?鈥� Biological, emotional, social, cultural and contextual influences on identity are examined through readings, films, discussions, collaborative exercises, and self-reflection. This course is writing intensive.