Advanced Developmental Psychology

Aim

After completion of the course the student should independently be able to

• throroughly account for, analyze and critically reflect around current research and debates within modern developmental psychology
• critically and systematically integrate knowledge in modern developmental psychology in order to analyze, evaluate and handle complex phenomena, questions and situations
• critically and creatively formulate questions relevant within the field of modern developmental psychology
• in national as well as international contexts, in speech and writing, clearly account for and discuss scientific conclusions concerning modern developmental psychology and the arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different groups
• identify personal need for futher knowledge and take responsibility for her of his ongoing learning

Content

The course will cover modern research, trends and debates within the field of developmental psychology. The course content will be related to and exemplified by the instructors' ongoing research within developmental psychology and its applications.