Module: Introduction to Human Development 1

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Introduction to Human Development 1
Module Code	HD109 (ITS) / HDE1018 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Institute of Education	School	Human Development
Module Co-ordinator	Darina Scully
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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