Dana GrossKen AbramsCarol Enns St. Olaf CollegeCarleton CollegeCornell College Northfield, MNNorthfield, MNMt. Vernon, IA
Kenneth Abrams, Ph.D. Carleton College Northfield, MN August 5, 2014
1. Via the Web Psychology department website of main local university Literature review using host country as a search term
2. On Campus Director of Off-Campus Studies Faculty from other departments
3. Networking within professional organizations NAFSA: The Association of International Educators IACCP: Int’l Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology SCCR: The Society for Cross-Cultural Research
4. Alumni
Meet with Psychology Faculty and Clinicians Meet with Potential Host Organizations Evaluate Potential Excursion Sites
Website Flyers / Brochures OCS Fairs Information Meetings
Visa Issues Health Insurance Orientation Meetings
student and faculty housing classroom space assistance with excursions professional connections
Assigned Readings Crazy Like Us (Watters, 2010) Culture and Mental Health (Eshun & Gurung, 2009) Open-Ended Questions Week 1 Exam
To what extent are mental illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia universal? Do “culture-bound syndromes” exist? How similar must syndromes be to be considered the same? What are the treatment implications of cultural relativity for psychopathology?
The fall of communism and rise of eating disorders Involuntary commitment as a political tool The assessment and treatment of sexual offenders
Professor of “Sexuology” Professor of Forensic Psychology
Eating Disorders Unit (patient with anorexia) Sexual Disorders Unit (patients with GID) Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital (sexual offenders) Private Practice (assessment of paraphilias)
Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry. Consider the potential effects of psychology-based interventions on issues of global concern. Interact sensitively with people of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and cultural perspectives. Exhibit respect for members of diverse groups with sensitivity to issues of power, privilege, and discrimination.
Research seminar Local research coordinator Simple studies Preferred methodologies observational study content analysis online study
Non-Psychology Courses Czech Art & Architecture Czech Language Extracurricular Activities Film nights Castles, museums, athletics Excursions Historical towns Hiking
Blog Blog For Friends and Parents
Program Assessment Integration of experiences Reunion