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PSY-3009: Developmental psychology: Theory method and research, with focus on adolescence and adulthood Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian. | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
The course can be an elective part of the MA-degree in Psychology. The course may also be of interest for students from other Master¿s Programmes. | Contents
This course will begin by introducing theories and research methods commonly in use by developmental psychologists. It will then focus in depth on theories of Erik Erikson, Peter Blos, Lawrence Kolhberg, Jane Loevinger and Robert Kegen, and the research these models have generated to understand development of self and identity during adolescence and adulthood. Finally the course will examine key biological, psychological, cognitive and social issues during various phases of adolescent and adult development. | Form of teaching
Lectures and seminars. | Exam and assessment
Assessment consists of to exams, which will result in one final grade for the course:
1. Home exam on 7-8 pages
2. 5 hour school exam
Exams will be graded on the scale A to E for passed, and F for failed/not passed. An F grade will result in a kontinuasjonseksamen in the beginning of the following semester. . |
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