PSY 223 - Cross-Cultural Childhoods (D)

3 Credit(s)

The goal of this course is to introduce you to the wide variety of developmental experiences of children around the world and to help you develop a sense of respect for this variation. We will look at the experiences of children in highly varied societies, including indigenous and industrialized societies. We will begin by examining different attitudes and practices during prenatal development and continue through early adulthood. A wide range of developmental topics, such as paternal care, gender identity, and rites of passage, will be considered. Our goal will be achieved through the following objectives: reading course materials, attending course lectures, engaging in discussion of controversial issues, taking quizzes and exams, doing homework assignments, and writing a reflection paper.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 105