Seminar in Adolescent
Development (PSY 480.23)
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Spring
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Tues and
Thurs 9:35-10:50am |
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DeGarmo 404 |
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Instructor:
Dr. Rocío Rivadeneyra |
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Office: 438
DeGarmo |
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E-mail:
rrivade@ilstu.edu |
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Office hours:
Mondays 2-3pm, Thursday 11am-noon, or by appointment |
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Overview
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In this course
we will explore current theories, methodologies, and topics in the study of
normal adolescent development using a cultural psychological approach. We will examine
changes and continuities in adolescents’ physical self, cognition, beliefs,
attitudes, sense of self, relationships, and role in society.
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Learning
Objectives
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To
understand the concepts, theories, methods, and major perspectives related to
adolescent development. |
| To become more familiar with the research
on important contemporary issues about adolescence. |
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comprehend how adolescent development is a cultural process. |
| To improve your ability to
critically read and evaluate research on adolescent development. |
| To develop your research
and presentation skills. |
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Attendance: Class attendance and active participation each week
are required Academic Integrity
and Misconduct: You are
expected to do your own work. Cheating, plagiarism, or forgery will not be
tolerated. Instances of academic
misconduct will result in a grade of “F” in the course and referral to the
Student Judicial Office for appropriate disciplinary action. For definitions of
cheating and plagiarism, see page 63 of the 2003-2004 Illinois State University
Undergraduate Catalog.
Organization: We will meet twice a
week. Class sessions will consist of brief lectures by me on the
background and context of the assigned readings, and class discussion and
evaluation of the readings. You will each lead two class sessions on a
topic of your choice. I hope we have lively debates about the
substance of adolescent development and much discussion about the
methodology of research on adolescence. |
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Course Requirements
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There will be a total of 320 points
possible in the course based on the following assignments. |
- Lead Class Discussion: You will be
responsible for leading class discussion during two class periods of your
choice. As the discussion leader you will come up with discussion
questions or other activities that will generate critical thinking about
the readings. Each class period that you lead will be worth 40
points for a total of 80 points (25% of your grade).
- Reaction Papers: You are to
write a short evaluation paper on the readings for 10 of the topics.
These reaction papers should be about 2-3 pages long (typed and
double-spaced) and should be critical and evaluative. Your paper may
examine the conceptualization, methodology, and results of the studies;
compare and contrast approaches to similar topics; examine strengths and
weaknesses of different theoretical orientations and methodologies;
evaluate the authors' implications and conclusions; and attempt to resolve
inconsistent results. Each reaction paper will be wroth 10 points
for a total of 100 points (31% of your grade)
- Research Proposal: You are to
write a research proposal on a topic of interest to you in the field of
adolescent development. This proposal should include a literature
review and methodology section, and should be written in APA style.
The length of the proposal is not as important as the quality.
Papers should be clear and concise, and not exceed 15 pages. Your
proposal will be worth 100 points (31% of your grade).
- Presentation: You are to
present your research proposal to the class. Your presentation
should be approximately 20 minutes long followed by 10 minutes of
questions and discussion. These may be questions you have for the
class on how to strengthen your proposal or questions the class may have
regarding your proposal. Your presentation will be worth 40
points (13% of your grade).
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