Introductory description

The module builds on the first year developmental section of 'Psychology in Context' by exploring current methods and research in infancy, childhood, adolescence and beyond.

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

We will include topics such as: Goals, theories, methods methods methods; Early beginnings; genes, environment, epigenetics, prenatal development; Perception and cognition; infancy to toddlerhood; Emergence of language; Emotional and social beginnings; Cognition and language continued; Emotional and social childhood; Atypical childhood; Adolescence; Beyond Adolescence

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Understand classical and contemporary theoretical views of child development.
• Describe and evaluate the main findings in developmental psychological research.
• Demonstrate how different influences interact in development

Indicative reading list

Reading lists can be found in Talis

Specific reading list for the module

Subject specific skills

critical evaluation of psychological research, understanding how different influences interact in development, employ evidence-based reasoning and examine issues associated with the range of methodologies;

Transferable skills

make appropriate use of journal articles, and of research catalogues to locate relevant articles
use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information
effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis