This course provides an introduction to the graphic narrative form, a medium of literature for and about children and youth that is a significant part of contemporary children’s culture. Students will read widely in this genre, with an attention given to texts from a wide range of multicultural contexts, to explore how this new medium […]
The course provides a wide-ranging and provocative analysis of the social forces and individual responses contributing to diversity in family life, emphasizing how social, economic and political changes in Canadian society have reshaped family forms and social policy.
A study of the family unit, drawing on findings and concepts from the areas of developmental, clinical and social psychology. Research on the social psychology and psychodynamics of the family group is considered.
Introduces students to the emerging interdisciplinary field of Girlhood Studies focusing on the social, political and cultural relations that shape girls' lives and experiences. Specific focus will be placed on notions of quality of life, femininity, agency and subjectivity. Explores how the intersectionalities of gender, age, race, class, ability are central to girls' lives and […]
This course involves the scientific study of changes in motor development, perception, and social and physical cognition that occur during the first two years of life. Focus is on the nature and determination of these changes and on theoretical and methodological advances.
What is the developmental process? When is it considered abnormal? What causes the psychopathology? Theory, research and intervention related to infantile autism, childhood schizophrenia, learning disorders, mental retardation, genetic disorders, child abuse etc., are presented.
This course involves the scientific study of changes in affective, social and cognitive development during the second decade of life. Focus is on fundamental developmental changes, the contexts in which development occurs and the central psychosocial issues of adolescence.
Introduces fundamental principles and practices of outdoor and experiential education. Current theories, issues, trends and practices are discussed and the objectives of a range of outdoor programs are considered.
Offers an introductory studio course in the theory and technique of theatre for young audiences.
Examines the methods and materials associated with teaching dance technique to the adolescent and the adult. The lecture/studio portion of the course is augmented by assisting or observing a series of dance classes.