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| Module Availability |
Run once throughout the academic year
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Components of Assessment
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Percentage Weighting
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Coursework
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Essay (1200 words).
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25%
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Examination
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1 examination paper
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75%
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| Module Overview |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
Successful completion of all Level 1 core Psychology modules. All other Level 2 Psychology modules are co-requisites.
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| Module Aims |
This course, which presupposes knowledge of the material covered in Developmental Psychology 1, aims to provide in depth coverage of selected topics in the study of children's social, socio-cognitive and cognitive development, as well as topics in Developmental psychopathology. By the end of the course, students should: have an understanding of the basic issues and theoretical perspectives in the field of developmental psychology and developmental psychopathology. In relation to the specific topics covered students will have an understanding of the main theoretical frameworks used in current research relating to these topics; have a knowledge of the principal empirical findings obtained; and be able to evaluate the theoretical frameworks in relation to the available evidence. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
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| Module Content |
Semester 1
- Basic issues and Theoretical perspectives in Developmental Psychology
- Development of self; self-concept development
- Attachment
- Gender socialisation
- Early social development
- Theory of Mind
Semester 2
- Typical versus atypical development
- Severe deprivation
- Neuroconstructivist approach and Williams syndrome
- Functional versus dysfunctional approaches to atypical development: ADHD
- Autism and Theory of Mind
- The development of drawing
- The sociocultural context of drawing development
- Peer and family relationships
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
Lectures and private study
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Students will primarily be referred to individual journal articles pertinent to each lecture; but all students should consider buying their own copy of the recommended textbook:
Smith P.K., Cowie, H., & Blades, M. (2003). Understanding Children's Development. (4th ed) Oxford: Blackwell.
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| Last Updated |
01.10.10 |
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