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PSYC 312 Sex, Death, and the Unconscious: Freud and His Legacy in 20th Century Arts


The unconscious, the uncontrollable Id, sexual repression, hypnosis. This course will explore these often misunderstood concepts of Sigmund Freud and their powerful influence on Western art, academics, and popular culture. The course begins with a study of Freud’s life and basic texts. The remainder of the course explores 20th century artistic, academic, and popular reactions to Freud. In each unit, students will be exposed to different mediums of art and thought influenced by Freud’s revolutionary conception of the mind.

Repeatable: N
Formerly 50-3405
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Prerequisites ENGL 112 Writing and Rhetoric II  or ENGL 122 International Writing and Rhetoric II  or  ENGL 112H Writing and Rhetoric II: Honors  
Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



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