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COGS 176: Culture and Cognition

Units: 4

Examines the relationships between culture and cognition. Topics covered include: culture in human and non-human animals; the nature vs. nurture debate; cross-cultural variation in perception, language, and reasoning; relationships between cognition, cultural practices, and technology.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Discussion included
Normal Letter Grade with Pass/No Pass option

GE Requirements
  • Intellectual Experience: Global Awareness
  • Intellectual Experience: Scientific Method
  • Upper Division: Crossroads

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite Courses: COGS 001 or PSY 001 or ANTH 001 or equivalent exam
Instructor Permission Required: No


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