Incorporating a Cross-Cultural Perspective in the Undergraduate Psychology Curriculum: An Interview with David Matsumoto

Abstract

G. William Hill is Professor of Psychology and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA. His favorite courses to teach include cross-cultural psychology, research methods, careers in psychology, introductory psychology, and sensation and perception. His research interests include ethical issues in grading, opinions on and use of extra credit, and strategies for teaching effective library and database research and evaluation skills. He is also the founder and coordinator of the annual Southeastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology. David Matsumoto is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Culture and Emotion Research Laboratory at San Francisco State University. A recognized expert in the field, he has studied emotion, human interaction, and culture for more than 15 years. He is the author of more than 200 works on culture and emotion, including research articles, presentations, books, book chapters, videos, and assessment instruments. He also serves as an intercultural consultant to various domestic and international businesses. Dr. Matsumoto is also very active in the world of the Olympic sport judo and brings his expertise in intercultural relations to this arena as well. In addition to being the Head Instructor of the East Bay Judo Institute in El Cerrito, CA, he also currently serves as the Program Director of Development for U.S. Judo, Inc., the national governing body of judo in the United States. He was the team leader for the judo team representing the United States at the 1995 World Championships in Chiba, Japan; the 1997 World Championships in Paris, France; and the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA.