CHED 0577 - Adolescent Development and Culture

Cross-listed as [COUN 0682] and [YMIN 0591]

The world of the contemporary adolescent sends a strong message about what is acceptable and appropriate behaviour and identity. In order to minister to adolescents, understanding their context is vital. This course explores overall development from early to late adolescence within environments such as the family, school, and peers. How the elements of culture (consumerism, media, social systems, etc.) affect the cognitive and spiritual development of adolescents are discussed as well as how these influences are expressed in various subsets of adolescent culture (e.g. urban, suburban).

Prerequisites
None