University of East Anglia

In this course, students consider psychological perspectives including critical and positive psychology approaches, and examine what is meant by psychological health and well-being, paying attention to cultural and historical context. This course begins by discussing different theories and components of psychological well-being, linking this knowledge to examples of functioning and application at different life stages. Past examples of this have In the past, this has included psychological health programs in schools, the workplace, therapeutic interventions, and positive approaches to aging and later life.

This course analyzes what is meant by Indigenous arts and peoples. In particular, it considers the link between the anthropology of art and Indigenous identity, and examines issues related to the interpretation of Indigenous arts in wide-ranging geographic and cultural contexts from North America, to India, and Australia. The course questions Indigenous peoples' engagement with notions of ethnicity and heritage, as well as the formation of an "Indigenous media" through film-making.