Developmental Psychology
PSYC 230
Fall 2013
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| Certificates: The Study of Education |
This course is an introduction to human behavior and psychological development focusing on infancy and childhood. We will examine theory and research about motor, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development, with emphasis on cognitive development. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC105 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (EDST-MN)(EDST)(PSYC)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
All required readings will be posted on Moodle by the professor and will be primary source journal articles in developmental science, textbook excerpts, and other selections.
The Siegler, Deloache, & Eisenberg textbook How Children Develop is an excellent resource for background information. It is not required but it is optional and recommended for students who have less background in psychology and/or who prefer learning from textbooks. (The 3rd edition is optimal but a copy of a used 2nd edition is fine.) 3rd edition ISBN 978-1429217903.
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Examinations and Assignments:
1 midterm, 1 final exam, 3 short papers, occasional brief homework. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This is a column 2 Breadth Requirement course. |
| Instructor(s): Shusterman,Anna Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 13 | JR major: 12 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 10 | FR: 0 |
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