Course Description:

A study of the foundations, method and applications of phenomenology in psychology with special attention to the nature of the self and the scientific attitude.
 

Course Objectives:

· to enable students to attain a grasp of the basic concepts, terms, and issues important to phenomenological psychology as an approach and method
 

Required Readings:

· Giorgi, A., (1970). Psychology as a human science: A phenomenologically based approach. New York: Harper & Row.
· Kohak, E., (1978). Idea and experience. Chicago: University of Chicago Press
· Merleau-Ponty, M., (1945/1962). Phenomenology of perception. New York: Humanities.
· Sartre, J.P., (1943/1962). Being and Nothingness. New York: Washington Square Press.
· Van den Berg, J.H., (1972). A different existence. Pittsburgh: Duquesne University Press.
 

Course Requirements:

· the findings of the research project
· extensive reflection paper; the topic of which is to be chosen in consultation with the professor
· in-class final exam
 

Course Evaluation:

· findings of the research project
· term paper
· quality of participation in class discussion
· in-class final essay exam