Module: Introduction to Human Development 1

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Introduction to Human Development 1
Module Code	HD109
School	76
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Ashling Bourke Semester 2: Ashling Bourke Autumn: Ashling Bourke
Module Teachers	Andrew O'Shea
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

Human Development study of humans as they grow and develop over the life span, through time, in specific social situations and across cultures and contexts. This module will examine human development through the disciplinary lenses of Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy. This module will introduce you to each of these disciplines and some of the perspectives and approaches they take in the study of humans develop across the lifespan and across different contexts.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge on how Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy approach the study of Human Development.
2. Show awareness of how the three disciplines complement each other by providing different perspectives on human development.
3. Source and engage with academic sources in Psychology, Sociology, and Philosophy to develop knowledge on the broad themes in human development.
4. Develop competency in communication in human development, drawing on literature from at least one of the disciplines.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	20	No Description
Tutorial	4	No Description
Independent Study	101	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Essay exploring one or more disciplinary perspectives on Human Development	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BAJH	Bachelor of Arts (BAJH)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)

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