Module: Introduction to Human Development 1

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Introduction to Human Development 1
Module Code	HDE1018 (ITS: HD109)
Faculty	Human Development	School	DCU Institute of Education
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	10471	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Darina Scully	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment 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; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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Indicative Reading List

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