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Review of research and theory in child development from birth through age 12. The course will address issues of typical and atypical development, and the effects of gender, ethnic, racial, and class differences. A field project may be required.

III. Objectives1. To gain an understanding of the key concepts in developmental theory2. To develop an understanding of the applications of developmental theory in the lives of children through study of child development (1) in school contexts; (2) in selected literary works and films; and (3) in students’ own lived experiences. 3. To explore developmental theory in action through an extended case study of a child.

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