Course Details
Country:
Multiple
Institution:
External - Semester at Sea
Course Title:
Individual and Family Development
Course Number:
HDFS 101
Course Description:
In this course, we will explore the development, diversity, and commonalities of humans across the lifespan. We will examine human development from physical, cognitive, social, and emotional viewpoints. The major theories of development will be presented and compared. We will analyze the ways that our families influence us and how we, in turn, influence them. We will examine research findings related to the effects of culture and ethnicity on child development, adult development, and aging. In sum, we will examine all stages of development through the engaging lens of culture. “A cultural view of development provides the greatest opportunity for understanding development over an individual’s entire lifetime.” -Jeffrey Jensen Arnet Understanding human development and the major milestones throughout the lifespan will help us in all aspects of life, from relational and family experiences, in our personal pursuits, professional encounters, when interacting with the diversity of clients, students, patients, and customers
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
INTS 399
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