Course - Specialization in Developmental Psychology - PSY2111
PSY2111 - Specialization in Developmental Psychology
About
New from the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Report
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 100/100 |
Course content
This course in developmental psychology is an in-depth study of selected theory and research from a lifespan perspective ranging from infancy to late adulthood. Topics include motor and perceptual development, parent-child interaction, language development, attachment, self-development, and identity and psychosocial development. The course provides up-to-date knowledge to understand the complex interaction between the individual and its surroundings from a crosscultural perspective.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Students will be able to explain and discuss key developmental theories and empirical evidence relating to psychological aspects of development from a lifespan perspective. Students can critically assess factors that facilitate and/or inhibit development using nuanced and up-to-date knowledge, and discuss how development takes place as a result of a complex interaction between the individual and the environment.
Skills
Students will have a nuanced and critical understanding of central issues within developmental psychology, and will be able to use published developmental research to increase their knowledge in the field.
General competence
Students will be able to communicate and discuss central theories, issues, and debates within the selected thematic areas and exchange views and experiences based on a developmental psychology perspective.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures 2 hours per week.
Joint writing seminar at the start of the semester at the same time as the topic for the report is presented.
Further on evaluation
Reports can be written in English or Norwegian. (One large or several smaller reports)
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
PSY1125 or PSY1505, or PSYK4125, or PSYPRO4115 or PSY1015 or PSY1005, or equivalent
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY2015 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| PSYPRO4315 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Psychology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Report 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Report 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"