Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - PSYC 355 J100

Adolescent Development (3)

Class Number: 7861

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    PSYC 201 and 250.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Considers human development from the end of childhood to the beginning of the adult stage, from a bio-social point of view. Included among the topics are psychological effects of sexual maturation, choice of vocation and marriage partner, effects of participation in the gang and youth organization, cultural variations in the patterns of growth.

COURSE DETAILS:

Lectures and course material will be asynchronous and self-paced but the class will meet in scheduled class time to go over the posted material

Adolescence is one of the most interesting periods of lifespan to study.  The adolscent is a 10 year-old, but also a 19 year-old (and some researchers would argue a 24 year-old!). The course will examine topics using a physical, emotional, social, cognitive and neurological framework.  Topics will lean to the social side, including the self, identity, gender, sexuality, morality, family, relationships, and social cognitive development.  

This course is designed as a mixed model. There will be extensive material located on Canvas 'pages,' such as notes, videos, and PPTX to support your learning. We will also meet as a group once per week to discuss what you have read and to 'lightly' review the topic for that week.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Through course readings, course notes, media presentations, class discussions, assignments, and exams students will be able to:

1. Understand how biopsycosocial development affects how the adolescent acts on the world and how the world reacts back.

2. Understand the more sensitive issues associated early, middle, and late adolescence.  

3. Discussions with peers to faciliate perspective-taking on course topics.

Grading

  • 3 exams 60%
  • 3 assignments 30%
  • 3 Canvas discussions 10%

NOTES:

The exams are closed book, but can be completed with a partner in breakout rooms on ZOOM. All exams are MCQ. All exams are completed within the 13 week term. Exams are not cumulative.

REQUIREMENTS:

Students are expected to attend and verbally participate in weekly meetings.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Textbook: Santrock, J. (2019). Adolescence. (17th ed.). McGraw-Hill.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).