- Department: Social Policy and Social Work
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Aniela Wenham
- Credit value: 30 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2020-21
- See module specification for other years: 2019-20
Students develop knowledge of the main theoretical perspectives (Social Psychology and Sociology) that have influenced the construction of childhood and youth. Students will explore these key theoretical perspectives by beginning with the increasing significance placed upon the ‘early years’ in the autumn term (childhood development and the ‘new sociology of childhood’) to the contemporary debates that surround young people’s transitions to adulthood in the spring term. Students gain an understanding of how these theoretical frameworks influence social policy and practice with children and young people. Through an interdisciplinary approach to understanding childhood and youth students gain an understanding of how 'social problems' are framed in different ways and how these can complement and contradict one another.
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A | Autumn Term 2020-21 to Summer Term 2020-21 |
Students develop knowledge of the main theoretical perspectives (Social Psychology and Sociology) that have influenced the construction of childhood and youth. Students will explore these key theoretical perspectives by beginning with the increasing significance placed upon the ‘early years’ in the autumn term (childhood development and the ‘new sociology of childhood’) to contemporary debates surrounding young people’s transitions to adulthood in the spring term. Students gain an understanding of how these theoretical frameworks influence social policy and practice with children and young people. Through an interdisciplinary approach to understanding childhood and youth students gain an understanding of how 'social problems' are framed in different ways and how these can complement and contradict one another.
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This module is assessed in two parts. Assignment one is an essay of 2,000 words. This assignment will require students to draw upon materials from weeks 1-10 of the Autumn Term and will count for 40% of your mark for the module. Assignment two involves compiling a portfolio of work focusing upon a distinct policy relating to children and young people. This will be submitted in the Summer term.The portfolio will require students to draw from the full course and will count for 60% of your mark for the module.
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Feedback on the final assessment is provided within four weeks of submission.
Coleman, J. (2011) The nature of adolescence. London: Routledge.
Coles, B. (1995) Youth and social policy. London: UCL Press.
Furlong, A and Cartmel, F. (2007) Young people and social change: new perspectives. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Furlong, A. (2013) Youth studies: an introduction. New York: Routledge.
James, A. and Prout, A. (1997) Constructing and reconstructing childhood: contemporary issues in the sociological study of childhood. London: Falmer Press.
Wyness, M. (2012) Childhood and society. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.