Advanced Studies in Social and Political Contexts of Human Development   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 PO Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

HD 561 - Advanced Studies in Social and Political Contexts of Human Development


3 credits
The diverse social and political contexts of our society affect the socialization of the individual and his/her understanding of human development. This class evaluates attitudes toward gender, class, race/ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation, along with the socio-historical contexts within which specific theories of human development were created. Students are challenged to evaluate and critique these influences on their own growth and perceptions of human behavior, to define their personal ethics within the context of contemporary society, and to construct effective professional responses to inequality and bias. Class pedagogy in grounded in praxis and includes experiential activities, small group discussions, weekly writing, reading and many lectures.