This is an SMU-XO course which focuses on an advanced understanding of the theoretical and empirical work on the psychological studies of the relationship between culture and creativity/innovation, as well as relevant areas. Integrating theoretical and applied solutions, students will visit a country in Asia to study the specific psychological topics in real-life contexts. The pre-trip preparatory sessions will lay the foundation for the components of the course that will be carried out in the form of solution-generation project or case study in the visited country.
This course aims to enhance students’ understanding on how people can utilize their cultural knowledge to generate creative and innovative ideas, by means of integrating different perspectives, theories, strategies, and technologies
