PSYC 271
Spring 2008
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01
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A course in Lifespan Developmental Psychology summarizes classic and current theory and research on human development, highlighting the lifespan perspective on development and the interacting contributions of biology and environment. Commonalities and differences among ethnic groups and cultures are considered, as are the broader social contexts within which individuals develop. Implications for educational practices and social policy are also discussed. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Interpretation, Speaking |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PSYC |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC105 OR PSYC101 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (EDST-MN)(EDST)(PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Berk, Laura E. (2007), DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE LIFESPAN, FOURTH EDITION, Boston, MA: Pearson Education
Additional assigned readings
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Examinations and Assignments:
Brief weekly quiz; midterm and final examination; group project. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Only one Wesleyan University course can be taken as non-graded towards the major. This is a column 2 breadth requirement course in psychology. |
| Instructor(s): Tobin,Suzanne Elizabeth Times: ...W... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 15 | JR major: 15 | | |
| Seats Available: -4 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 10 | FR: 0 |
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