Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - PSYC 355 D100

Adolescent Development (3)

Class Number: 2976

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 2:30–5:20 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:

  • Four exams
  • All exams written in-class
  • Closed book
  • Consisting of 5-7 short/medium answer questions. 
  • Questions will not be given in advance; therefore, attending lecture and taking notes is highly recommended

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Gain better understanding of the childhood to early adulthood developmental trajectory
  • Learn about, and participate in, discussions about current issues and debates in the field of adolescent development
  • Familiarization of topics within the field via journal articles and other resources
  • Perspective-take and evaluate research questions and methods
 

Grading

  • Exam1 25%
  • Exam 2 25%
  • Exam 3 25%
  • Exam 4 25%

NOTES:

There is no final exam in this course in the SFU post-class exam period. 

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

There is no textbook for this course. All readings and/or links to readings such as journal articles and other online resources will be posted on Canvas.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.