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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "PS 320"
COURSE NAME: "Developmental Psychology"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall 2023
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Ana Aznar Botella
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 11:30 AM 12:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: PS 210
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course provides a general introduction to the science of developmental psychology and its applications. A number of questions will be addressed, including: What develops and when; The contribution of nature and nurture to developmental change; Mechanisms of change; The role of the child and the larger sociocultural context in shaping development; Continuity and discontinuity in development; Methods used to address the above topics; Application of developmental research to everyday issues.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This module introduces students to the study of developmental psychology. The module comprises lectures and seminar discussions. Students will learn about basic concepts, theories, and research studies in developmental psychology, and become acquainted with the methods, approaches and different perspectives of researchers in this field.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the conclusion of this module, a student will be expected to be able to:
a) Have an awareness of the value of examining the development of psychological phenomena and identify implications and applications of developmental psychology research to everyday life
b) Understand how views of children and development have changed over human history
c) Be able to outline key processes in physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive development
d) Demonstrate an ability to distinguish between and critically evaluate different methodological approaches to research and practice
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| How Children Develop (6th edition) | Siegler, R., Saffran, J., Eisenberg, N., De Loache, J., Gershoff, E | Worth Publisher | 9781319184568 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Exam | Midterm exam in week 7 covering the topics discussed in weeks 1-6. | 30% |
| Essay | Essay (1200 words) due in week 14 covering the topics discussed in weeks 7-13, although the concepts will build on one another during the course of the semester, so to do well on the essay, you will need to keep yourself refreshed on topics covered in the first half of the module. | 30% |
| Final exam | Final exam covering all topics discussed throughout the module. | 40% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until finals week.
Attendance to lectures is not mandatory but it is STRONGLY recommended.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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| WEEK |
TOPIC |
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| 1 |
Introduction to the module & Theoretical and critical perspectives of child development |
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| 2 |
Prenatal development |
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| 3 |
Is it nature or nurture? |
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| 4 |
Attachment |
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| 5 |
Temperament and personality |
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| 6 |
Moral development |
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| 7 |
EXAM 1 |
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| 8 |
Language & number development |
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| 9 |
Emotional development |
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| 10 |
Intelligence, memory & academic achievement |
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| 11 |
Gender and sexual development |
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| 12 |
Family relations |
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| 13 |
Peer relations |
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| 14 |
Atypical development & ESSAY DUE |
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| FINALS WEEK |
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