Department of Counselling and Psychology Course Outline
Course Title Advanced Developmental Psychology  
Course Code PSY340
Number of Credits 3
Duration of Weeks 15
Contact Hours Per Week 3 hours
Pre-requisite Course(s) PSY120 Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Course Aims
This course aims to broaden students' knowledge on developmental psychology as well as training the ability to critique on existing research. A student-oriented seminar approach will be adopted. Through presentations and class participation, students are encouraged to apply their knowledge onto local, practical issues. 
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

This course helps students to: 

1. Broaden knowledge on selected developmental psychology topics with updated findings

2. Apply developmental psychological knowledge in real life issues

3. Critically review research studies or theories in developmental psychology

4. Evaluate on current issues based on developmental psychology theories and recent research.
Assessment
 
Assessment Tasks
Weighting
1.
Journal article presentation 
10%
2.
Issue presentation 
30%
3.
Journal article and issue presentation critique 
20% 
4.
Class participation 
10%
5
Term paper 
30%
 
 
100%
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