PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:

1. To provide the student with an understanding and appreciation of the physical, psychological, and social development occurring during adolescence.
2. To stimulate an analysis of the sociocultural forces that influence development during adolescence. This should enhance self understanding as the student reflects on his or her own development.
3. To facilitate an understanding of the sources of knowledge about adolescent development (the social science research process).
4. To highlight the developmental needs of adolescents and thereby identify possible problems. The delineation of intervention procedures will also be touched upon.

GROUND RULES:

1. Students are expected to keep up with the reading and all assignments, and to turn in all written work on time.
2. Students are expected to critically interpret the content of the text and notes.

1. Four Examinations 150 points each exam        600 points total
2. A 15 page paper                               150 points total
3. Four 1 page "movie reviews" 20 points each     60 points total

Students should take special care to read instructions carefully on each assignment.