PSYCHOLOGY OF PLACE

Catalog description

What role does place play in the establishment of our identity? How do the spaces we create and inhabit tether us to ourselves, or perhaps something greater than ourselves? Social scientists are not only interested in the relationships we form, but also with the way our natural and designed surroundings influence our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In this course, we will explore such topics, including how place affects our sense of wellness. (4 credits) Prerequisite: completion of an ENGL sequence