授業の目的 【日本語】 Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】 Goals of the Course | | This course will look at evolutionary psychology. Evolutionary psychology has been receiving great attention by cultural psychologists, as the connection between cultural behaviors and the physical and social environment in which people are placed is obviously closely knit. We will read and discuss chapters of a highly acclaimed book on the matter of evolutionary psychology, David Buss's (2016) "Evolutionary psychology: The new science of the mind." Through our readings, we will learn how cognitive, emotional, and behavioral traits are formed according to the characteristics of our environment, and how humans adapt to it. |
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到達目標 【日本語】 Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】 Objectives of the Course | | Students will be able to identify the evolutionary processes behind human behavior, and understand that it is in the human nature to be compelled to act in the way we do, be it good or bad. They will also gain perspective on how cultures differ according to geographical and climatic environment and conditions, to help them understand why certain cultures behave in the way they do. |
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授業の内容や構成 Course Content / Plan | | 0) Orientation 1) C1 Foundations of evolutionary psychology 2) C2 Science of evolutionary psychology 3) C3 Hostile forces of nature 4) C4 Women's mating strategies 5) C5 Men's mating strategies 6) C6 Short term sexual strategies 7) C7 Parenting 8) C8 Kinship 9) C9 Cooperative alliances 10) C10 Aggression 11) C11 Sexual conflict 12) C12 Social dominance 13) C13 Integrating evolutionary psychologies 14) Free discussion |
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履修条件・関連する科目 Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | Adequate level of English language ability to comprehend readings, to summarize them, prepare a presentation, present their findings, and to discuss the presentation of others. |
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成績評価の方法と基準 Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Presentation 70% Discussion 30%
A passing grade requires a minimum of 60%. |
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教科書・参考書 Textbook/Reference Book | | Buss, D. M. (2015). Evolutionary psychology: The new science of the mind (5th Ed). New York: Routledge. |
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課外学習等(授業時間外学習の指示) Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | Students are expected to prepare for their presentation, as well as prepare feedback for presenters on their own time. |
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注意事項 Notice for Students | | |
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授業開講形態等 Lecture format, etc. | | 対面で実施します。 Classes will be held in-person. |
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遠隔授業(オンデマンド型)で行う場合の追加措置 Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | |
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