An examination of the psychological origins of intolerance. Students examine processes such as moral exclusion, stereotyping, dehumanization, obedience to authority, and ideology, applying them to intolerance at the individual, group, and national level. The resarch and theory covered in the course is applied to issues such as racism, sexism, homophobia, ethnic violence, and national wars. Students are expected to select and research a specific example of intolerance.
Performance is evaluated through papers, presentations, and discussion.