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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "PS 325"
COURSE NAME: "Adolescent Psychology"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall 2024
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Paola Castelli
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: PS 320 or permission of instructor
OFFICE HOURS:
BY APPOINTMENT
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course examines how individual differences and environmental circumstances influence psychological and life outcomes in adolescence. Focusing on the biological, cognitive, and social changes experienced as individuals move from early to late adolescence, the course explores how the social contexts of family, peers, and schools affect the developmental processes. Students will also analyze other factors which influence adolescent psychology, such as culture, biology, cognitive development and sexuality, and discuss individual and environmental factors causing development to go awry in cases of substance abuse, conduct disorders/delinquency, and eating disorders.
Satisfies "Developmental Area" core course requirement for Psychological Science majors.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Students will learn about the major theories and research on adolescent transitions. They will also learn to think critically about the risk, problems, and opportunities in adolescence and young adulthood. Sample topic include: pubertal development, sexual development, identity development, the function of family support, the role of peer and romantic relationships, antisocial behavior, and school adjustment. The course will look at these issues from a cross-cultural perspective.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
-Understand core concepts, theories, and methods in adolescent psychology research.
-Accurately interpret, summarize and present information from primary sources.
-Exhibit effective writing/presentation skills within appropriate constraints (e.g., time/page limit, audience).
-Appreciate how findings from developmental research may impact society and be used to promote policy changes.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Adolescence and Emerging adulthood: a cultural approach | Arnette J J | Pearson | 9780134006086,0134006089 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Exams | There will be two midterms over the course of the semester. They will cover the material discusses in class, as well as in the assigned reading, films, etc | 50 |
| Writing assignments | There will be two writing assignment throughout the semester. One assignment will be a critical evaluation of a research paper on a topic related to class. The second assignment will be an autobiography, where students are asked to reflect on their own developmental path, based on the knowledge gained throughout the course. Detail instructions about these assignment will be provided on the first day of class. | 25 |
| Group presentation | Student will work in groups (2-3 people) to research a contemporary issue in adolescent psychology. The results of their research will be presented to the class at the end of the semester. | 15 |
| Participation | Every week students will submit a reaction to the topic being discussed | 10 |
-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 ____________
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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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