Learning Objectives: Define main elements of culture Name and describe how culture impacts cognition Name and describe how culture influences feelings or the affective domain Name and descri

  Learning Objectives:

1. Define main elements of culture
2. Name and describe how culture impacts cognition
3. Name and describe how culture influences feelings or the affective domain
4. Name and describe how culture shapes behavior

Introduction & course overview; overview of mental health and minorities in the United States; Definitions of Culture Assigned Readings: Eshun and Gurung, Chapter 1; Jones Thomas & Schwarzbaum: Chapter 1