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Course module: UCSSCPSY39
UCSSCPSY39
Adolescent Development: Research, Policy, and Practice
Course info
Course codeUCSSCPSY39
EC7.5
Course goals
After completing this course students will be able to:
  • Describe the biological, psychological and social developmental processes and changes that occur during adolescence and how they relate to current theories on adolescent development.
  • Interpret observations and case histories of adolescent behaviour in terms of major developmental theories and current research.
  • Identify the major physical and mental health issues affecting adolescents.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how scientific methodology is applied to the study of adolescent development.
  • Critically analyse and evaluate research and media claims related to adolescent development.
  • Argue and defend how theory and research may be used to develop and support youth policy and practices in community or societal settings.
Content
This course provides an overview of the theories, concepts, issues, and research in the field of adolescent development. This course will focus on changes that occur within the adolescent (including changes related to biological, socio-emotional, cognitive and moral development) as well as changes in the social context (including changes in family and peer relations , school and the larger society) using a lifespan perspective. Lectures and class discussion will focus on traditional and new theoretical perspectives and how these relate to current research, policy and practice.
 
Format
The first class of each week consists of a lecture for which students read preparatory materials. The lecture will focus primarily on theory and research. The second weekly session is devoted to student presentations, discussions, debates and demonstrations, with a strong focus related to either research, policy or practice related to the week’s topic. In addition to 2 exams, students will complete a writing assignment (Term Paper), participate in a debate, and be responsible for 2 presentations.  One presentation includes leading the weekly discussion session (presentation/discussion leader) and the other is a presentation on the final term paper.
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