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Psychology, Politics, & Philosophy in East Asia

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
MoWeFr 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.		 McCormack M02-0116 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
MoWeFr 11a.m. – 11:50a.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0116
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

Why do attitudes in China, Korea, and Japan differ from Western attitudes on such issues as human rights; individualism and community; child rearing; moral and psychological development; the role of government; and proper behavior in business organizations? This course explores the roots of these differences in the Confucian tradition.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

McCormack M02-0116

General Ed Requirements

World Cultures

Enrolled / Capacity

22 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Alexander Desforges

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

Tuition Details