Students in this course have the opportunity to participate in the “field as the classroom” in order to examine the key concepts, methodologies, and theoretical approaches that frame the interdisciplinary, rights-based and child-centered field of Children’s Studies. The course will include reviewing, evaluating and analyzing theories surrounding univeralism and children’s rights, post-colonial theories on race […]
This course builds on the theoretical foundations learned in CCY 3999. In order to take this course you MUST have completed the prerequisite CCY 3999 as you will draw heavily on your previous course materials to complete CCY 4999. CCY 4999 is a project-focused course. You will be expected to complete a comprehensive research project. […]
In this course, students conduct a classroom-based research project (framework for which is created in CCY 3998). This will include undertaking a unique research project focusing on children’s literature, conducting independent research using the children’s literature collection held by the CTASC (Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections) at YUL, in addition to other children’s literature […]
This course explores violence experienced by children and violence committed by children. The course explores the ways that children and adults learn, use and experience violence (physical and sexual) in societal settings such as schools, churches, television and war.
Analyzes Anne Frank's World War II diary from literary, cultural, and historical perspectives. Examines the evolution of Frank and the diary as cultural icons by analyzing representations of Frank as a figure in literature, including novels, poems, films, theatre, exhibitions, memoirs, and other people's diaries, with an eye to personal, collective, and historical memory.
The Critical Geographies of Education (CGE) explores the complex interactions between education, space, and civil society. In an ideal democratic society, publicly funded schools serve many purposes. Aside from its educational mandate, schools are places for neighborhood integration, social capital formation and the fostering of civil society. During the past few decades, publicly funded schools […]
This course focuses on the "Third Golden Age" of Children's Literature. The darkness and violence of contemporary dystopias for young adults is highly politicized. Cultural, historical, and sociopolitical contexts and rhetorical strategies are considered.
Explores developmental theories and psychosocial research that facilitate understanding of positive youth development through sport and physical activity. Students will be introduced to theoretical and empirical research from developmental psychology and sport psychology fields. Specific discussions and applications will focus on conditions that facilitate youths' healthy involvement in sport and physical activity. Prerequisite: KINE 3000
This course focuses on the "Golden Age" of Children's literature (1863-1911). Landmark texts are considered in terms of their innovation, experimentation and enduring influence. Cultural, historical, and sociopolitical contexts are considered.
Examines teaching methods available for people working in a physical activity setting with children. Emphasis is placed on the core program components of dance, games and gymnastics. Curriculum and lesson planning for school based physical education is included.