Developmental Psychology (244-0-20)
Instructors
Leoandra Elaine Rogers
Meeting Info
Swift Hall 107: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM
Overview of class
The focus of this course is human development from infancy through adolescence. Students will learn how culture and context influence the development of perception, cognition, language, identity, and social interaction. The course considers perspectives and methods in developmental research. As each new topic is introduced, students are encouraged to think critically about the assumptions and methods that underlie research on particular issues, and how to apply such research to real-world issues. The discussion sections will allow students to consider how theory and research are relevant in specific domains and will generally focus on more applied issues.
Registration Requirements
None
Teaching Method
Lecture and discussion sections
Evaluation Method
Weekly written discussion questions, applied assignments, and a final project
Class Materials (Required)
Class Materials (Required):
Lightfoot, C., Cole, M., & Cole, S. R. (2018). The development of children, 8th Edition. Worth Publishers: New York, NY. ISBN: 9781464178863
List Price: $62.00
Tatum, B. D. (2017). "Why are all the Black kids sitting together in the cafeteria?" And other conversations about race. New York, NY: Basic Books. ISBN-13: 978-0465060689
List Price: $11.00
Class Attributes
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area
Associated Classes
DIS - Annenberg Hall G30: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM
DIS - Elder Hall 030 Seminar Room: Fri 12:00PM - 12:50PM
DIS - Annenberg Hall G32: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM
DIS - Elder Hall 030 Seminar Room: Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM