Course Catalogue

Public and Allied Health

After this module is completed, students will be able to articulate the relationship between theoretical perspectives on life course development and real life experiences of self and others

Outline Syllabus:Introducing the Life Course Life course in context Attachment theory Biological perspectives: genes, brains and critical periods Typical / atypical development Firm foundations in early childhood Child observation and communication Play, learning and early social development Young Personhood: Identity, Autonomy and Morality Young Adulthood: Becoming and Belonging Middle Adulthood: Making a Difference Later Life: Challenges, Integrity and Legacy Coping with grief, loss, death and dying

Module Overview:
This module will introduce you to key themes and theoretical approaches to life course development. You will also be given the opportunity to relate specific stages of life course development to real life experiences and challenges and begin to develop transferable graduate skills when undertaking the module.

Additional Information:This module will introduce students to key themes and theoretical approaches to life course development. Students will also be given the opportunity to relate specific stages of life course development to real life experiences and challenges. Students will also begin to develop transferable graduate skills when undertaking the module. These include analysing and solving problems, team working, interpersonal skills and written communication. Assessment will be staged to assist development of ideas and concepts, and assist students to develop confidence as they progress through this module.