Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2019 - PSYC 450 D100

Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychology (4)

Social and Moral Development

Class Number: 4034

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    PSYC 201, 210, 250 and 60 units, and a CGPA of 3.0. Other prerequisites vary by topic offering.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Course can be repeated for credit. Students may not take this course for further credit if similar topics are covered. See Psychology department website for course description.

COURSE DETAILS:

In the first part of this seminar we will examine the recent research and theory on the development of children's understanding of the psychological world. This area of research, concerning the development of children's understanding of the nature of mind, beliefs, and emotions, has been called children's "theories of mind." In the second part of the semester we will turn to theory and research in the area of moral development.

Grading

  • Thought papers (2 pages each): 40%
  • (8 best papers)
  • Class participation: 15%
  • Informal presentation: 5%
  • Paper: 40%

REQUIREMENTS:



Articles and chapters to read in preparation for each week's discussion will be available on line.

Registrar Notes:

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