Explore the meaning of adolescence and delve into the history of its creation. This includes discussing its beginnings, why and how the concept of adolescence was created and the influence it has had on both popular culture and academia. Discuss what society was like when adolescence did not exist, for when you live in a time when 50 is considered a grand old age and (if female) you’re married off at 13, there is no room for the identity crisis we now define as adolescence. With these ideas, analyse whether adolescence is just a social construct or scientific fact.

DELIVERY MODE

• Hybrid (F2F & Online simultaneously)

SUGGESTED READING

• Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/articles/199501/the-invention-adolescence
• Ted-Ed. A glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome - Ray Laurence
• David Crossman. Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace

COURSE OUTLINE

• Discuss the term adolescence as it is understood in current society.
• Explore the background and history of adolescence
• Draw one’s own conclusions on what adolescence is, using the content studied in the course

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Analyses and applies critical thinking to discuss key concepts of the course.
2. Demonstrates the impact of socio cultural factors and science on the definition of adolescence.
3. Demonstrates the ability to draw own conclusions based on the information given in the course.