Course Description

Social construction of adolescence from a historical and cultural viewpoint, including cross-cultural research on the dynamics of adolescent development.

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Athena Title

Socio-Cultural Iss Early Adole

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in EDMG 9090E

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

Analyze historical development of adolescence as a concept. Debate theories of adolescence as a cultural construct. Survey research on cultural notions of adolescence. Investigate implications for middle grades schooling. Examine the relationship between concepts of adolescent development and the education of young adolescents.

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Topical Outline

Historical analysis Cultural analysis Current research

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