By the end of the semester, students should:

(1) be familiar with the psychological concepts and phenomenon as outlined on the syllabus;

(2) read and understand research on these psychological concepts and phenomenon;

(3) be able to apply the concepts and phenomenon to the characters and dynamics that are portrayed in the films;

(4) think critically about discrepancies between their responses and those of other classmates and the potential origins of those discrepancies;

(5) understand the impact of the values of the society/culture, therapist, and client and the potential impact on the client (i.e., the character).