Psychology 3323:
Psychology of Adolescence
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Barbara Hutchison Office:
HH 101; Telephone: 918-456-5511 ext. 3018
Office hours: Haskell Hall 101: M-T-TH: 11:30-12:30; Th: 6-8 p.m.; F 10-11;
W: BA 5:20-7:20; & by appt.
FAX: 918-458-2397
E-mail: hutchisb@nsuok.edu
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER: CLASS DAYS & TIME:
PSYC 3323 - Psychology of Adolescence T-Th: 12:30-1:45
PREREQUISITES:
Psyc 1113 or permission of instructor
CATALOG DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:
The normal child and his development through youth into adulthood. General
problems of physical, mental, social, and emotional control.
COURSE PURPOSE:
This course is designed as an in-depth study of the developmental issues of
the adolescent: the fundamental changes of adolescence, the contexts of adolescence
and the psychosocial development during adolescence.
EXPECTED COURSE OUTCOMES:
The student will be expected to achieve the following objectives:
1. To identify the major distinctions between early, middle, and late adolescence.
2. To define and explain the three fundamental changes that occur during adolescence.
3 To describe the four contexts that affect adolescent development.
4. To identify and explain the five psychosocial concerns of adolescence.
5. To discuss the organization of the five adolescent developmental theories.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: (Required Textbook)
Sternberg, Laurence. Adolescence, 6th edition, McGraw Hill, 2002.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
The expected course outcomes will be realized through a variety of instructional
strategies to complement students’ life experiences. Those strategies
include, but are not limited to, the following: expository-discussion, demonstration,
inquiry, and group activities and guest speakers.
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE
Week - Topic - Text
1. Introduction - Introduction
Part I: The Fundamental Changes of Adolescence
2 - Biological Transitions - Chapter 1
3 - Cognitive Transitions - Chapter 2
4 - Social Transitions - Chapter 3
5 - EXAM # 1
Part II: The Contexts of Adolescence
5 - Families - Chapter 4
6 - Peer Groups - Chapter 5
7 - Schools - Chapter 6
8 - Work and Leisure - Chapter 7
9 - EXAM # 2
Part III: Psychosocial Development during Adolescence
9 - Identity - Chapter 8
10 - Autonomy - Chapter 9
11 - Intimacy - Chapter 10
12 - EXAM # 3
13 - Sexuality - Chapter 11
14 - Achievement - Chapter 12
15 - Psychosocial Problems - Chapter 13
16 - FINAL EXAM
STUDENT PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES:
(Attendance/Punctuality)
Consistent and punctual attendance is both expected and required for your
successful completion of the course. Absences will be evaluated on a case-by-case
basis. Death or grave illness in the family, childbirth, impassable roads
are of course beyond our control. Decisions to celebrate anniversaries, for
example, or attend concerts, go on hunting safaris, or participate in a variety
of extra-curricular affairs are not. There are no make-ups on quizzes and
exams. The lowest grade on one quiz and one exam will be dropped. The attendance/participation
grade will be based on points for both attendance and class participation
activities. Class attendance is worth 50 points; ten points will be deducted
for each absence.
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES:
Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the date indicated
when the assignment is given. Reading assignments are considered preparation
for the lecture period. The student is responsible for all material assigned
even if not discussed in class. Quizzes over assignments may be given without
prior announcement.
STUDENT EVALUATION:
Grades will be based upon formal written examinations, periodic quizzes, written
assignments , and meaningful class discussion/participation. The companion
web site at www.mhhe.com/steinberg6
may be used for enrichment, study quizzes, and occasional class activities.
Attendance................................................. 7.5%
Participation/Class activities...................... 7.5%
Chapter Quizzes ........................................ 25%
Exams..........................................................60%
1. Class participation means interaction with fellow students and the instructor--not simple presence. Class comments will reflect reading and honest consideration of the viewpoints of fellow students.
2. Quizzes, written examinations and the final exam will constitute the formal written evaluation instruments utilized in this course. Chapter quizzes and exams cannot be made up. The lowest score on 1 quiz will be dropped.
3. Performance on examinations and subsequent cumulative course averages
will be based upon standard definitive grade values as indicated below:
90 - 100 = A 60 - 69 = D
80 - 89 = B Below 60 = F
70 - 79 = C
4. The final examination will be administered during the final class on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 1:00 p.m.
5. Students are advised that the last date during the semester when they may drop a course with an automatic "W" will be Friday, November 8, 2002. If you decide to drop after this date, you will receive the grade you have earned up to the drop date. The grade of "W" will be assigned if your grade is a "D" or higher; and an "F" will be assigned if you stop attending and have not turned in assignments or have not taken scheduled exams prior to the drop date.
6. Students wishing to visit with the professor about their standing in the class may visit her in her office which is located in Haskell Hall, Room 101. Office hours indicated above are also posted adjacent to the door.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
If any member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special
accommodations, please advise the instructor of such disability at the first
class attended.
