IPR Postdoctoral Fellows

HDPS 351		Cross Cultural Approaches to Development This course will focus on the various societal and cultural contexts in which child development is embedded. Particular emphasis will be given to the interaction between culture and family in their influence on child development. Furthermore, the active nature of children will be emphasized by examining how children construct the meaning of the world in which they live. The role of processes such as socialization, acculturation and enculturation in the construction of this meaning will be explored. For example, the dynamics of acculturation will be explored in the context of adaptation of children from immigrant families. This course is designed for upper-level undergraduate students. Some background course work in human development or developmental psychology, research design and introductory statistics is recommended but not required. This class will be conducted primarily as a seminar although some lectures will also be given. The class format requires regular attendance and active participation. In addition to weekly whole-group discussions, there will be frequent in-class activities, small group projects and occasional in-class writing assignments. Critical thinking, reflection and discussion on readings, class material, films, and activities are essential for students’ success in this class.
SESP 201		Childhood & Adolescence Personal, social, and cognitive development, birth through adolescence.  Interplay of biological and experiential factors on linguistic and conceptual development, ego, and personality.