One idea that jumped immediately into my mind when I read your request is the Caen Memorial on the Normandy coast of France. It's a terrific museum that documents WWII and, particularly relevant to psych, how the Treaty of Versailles and the post-WWI climate set the stage for Hitler's rise to power. As I recall, it really draws you into the psychological perspective of the Germans, French,and other Europeans during this time; it was very powerful. It's also close to the Normandy beaches, which might offer an opportunity to compare Americans' reactions to WWII vs. Vietnam vs. the current "war," perhaps...?
Also, you might choose one of the Holocaust museums for a look at the social psychology of the Holocaust. I've been to Dachau (near Munich), and found it deeply moving and sobering. The only drawback was that some of the primary documents and displays weren't translated into English, so you'd need someone who spoke German to translate those for your group. Even without that, though, my group found it a powerful experience.
Hope this helps -- good luck!
Vivian Hamilton
Instructor of Psychology
Portland Community College
Portland, OR 97219
At 06:16 AM 3/1/2002 -0600, you wrote:
Hi everyone:
For a while I've been thinking about putting together a field trip for
my students to places in the United States and Europe that have
significance for the history of psychology. For instance, there is a
neat section of Ellis Island that talks about the role of intelligence
and mental health testing of immigrants. The Freud Museum in London is
also really interesting.
Here is my question to you: If you were putting together a history of
psychology field trip to places in the United States and Europe, what
places or sites would you select? Why would you select these places?
Our adminstration is very receptive to the idea of developing these
kinds of educational field trips for our students. If I can put
together a 7- to 14-day itinerary, there is a very good chance that our
administration will approve it as an official course.
I look forward to your suggestions!
Rod
______________________________________________
Roderick D. Hetzel, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology
LeTourneau University
President-Elect, Division 51
American Psychological Association
Department of Psychology
LeTourneau University
Post Office Box 7001
2100 South Mobberly Avenue
Longview, Texas 75607-7001
Office: Heath-Hardwick Hall 115
Phone: 903-233-3312
Fax: 903-233-3246
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Homepage: http://www.letu.edu/people/rodhetzel
---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.325 / Virus Database: 182 - Release Date: 2/19/2002
---
You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
---
You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
