HUMAN DEVELOPMENT II: ADOLESCENCE AND ADULTHOOD

Paper Code: 
CHSC 411
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
4.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

1. Understand all round developmental changes and impact during adolescence

2. Remember  the problems of similar age groups

3. Analyze the sexuality issues

4. Compare the developmental changes during adulthood

5. Understand the hazards of adolescence and adulthood

Course Learning Outcomes (COs):

 


Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

CHSC 411

 

 

Human Development II:

Adolescence and Adulthood

(Theory)

 

The students will be able to –

CO119: Develop the understanding of adolescence in the various developmental areas.

CO120: Learn the sexuality issues and risk factors associated with teen age.

CO121: Recognize the various physical and health concerns associated early adulthood.

CO122: Understand the changes in physical, sexual and reproductive functioning in middle adulthood.

CO123: Develop the knowledge about issues of old age.

Approach in teaching:

Discussion, Presentation,

 

Learning activities for the students:

Field activities, Presentation, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Presentation

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Adolescence (13-19yrs)

                          

·         Definition ,Characteristics and developmental tasks

·             Physical development- growth spurt, physical transition, sexual maturity, primary and secondary sex characteristics, nutrition and health

·             Thinking process- (Piaget formal operation)

·             Problems –physiological, psychological, academic, social  

·             Eating disorders-anorexia and bulimia and their prevention

·              Personality – self-identity, identity statuses and body image

·             Family and peer relationships

·             Adolescent and media

12.00
Unit II: 
Sexuality Issues

                                                                    

·             Sex education-meaning, importance and methods                                                          

·             Methods of family planning-meaning, importance, types

·             Problems in adolescents- masturbation, heterosexuality, homosexuality (sexual Orientation),Sadism

·             Risk factors- suicide, AIDS, teenage pregnancy, juvenile delinquency and substance abuse

·          Emotional maturity, family relationship and causes of friction

·         Adolescent language and morality

12.00
Unit III: 
Young Adulthood (20-40 yrs )
  • Developmental tasks, characteristics     
  • Physical and Cognitive development
  • Psychosocial development-self identity,marriage, family and parenthood
  • Responsibilities, changing trends and challenges for adults
  • Changing interest and adjustment in early adulthood

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Middle Adulthood (41-60 yrs)
  •  Characteristics, adjustment to physical changes (appearance, sensory ability,
  • physical functioning, health, sex), mental abilities, interests, social and emotional adjustments.
  •  Coping with midlife crisis, marital satisfaction, occupational adjustments, gender differences, relations with friends and relatives.
  • Coping with stress in family and workplace.
  • Menopause, andropause, health issues.
  • Preparation for retirement
  •  Grand parenting- advantages and disadvantages.
12.00
Unit V: 
Late Adulthood and Ageing (above 60 yrs.)

                   

  • Developmental task and characteristics
  •  Physical, sensory, attitudinal, interests, motor functioning
  • Cognitive changes
  • Retirement – effect on self concept, attitude of family and society
  • Problems of old age- ageing, financial, problems faced, loneliness, prolonged illness, changing relationships.
  •  Successful ageing
  • Provisions and policies for aging adults
Essential Readings: 
  • Santrock, W. John (2007). Life Span Development, Sixth Edition McGraw Hill, New York
  •  Berk, L. (2006).Child development, Allyn and Bacon, New York
  • Hurlock E.B. (1978). Child development, Megraw Hill Publishing Co.
  • Rice, F. (1992). Human Development. A Life Span Approach Prentice, Hall
  • John Brond, Peter Coleman and Sheila Peace Aging in Society: An Introduction to Social Gerontology, 2nd edition (1993) Sage Publications, New Delhi.
  • K. Warner Schaie and Sherry 1. Willis, Adult Development and Aging 3rd edition (1991) Harper – Collins Publishers, U.S.A.
  • Linda Nielson Adolescent Psychology: Contemporary view (1987) holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc, Chicago, U.S.A.
Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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