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Course Description
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Course Name
Lifespan Development
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Host University
University of Westminster
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Pre-requisites: Developmental Psychology
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Considers topics in the field of lifespan development (from pre-birth to old age), e.g. (neuro)constructivism; Prenatal
Programming; Cerebral Lateralization; Multisensory Integration; Attention; Educational Neuroscience; Theory of Mind
& Deafness; Autism & Language Alignment; SES, Family & Culture. These topics are widely discussed in the
literature, and will give students depth of knowledge, both in terms of theory as well as practice (eg. intervention). The
aim of the module is to let students discover the relevant building blocks of development, as well as have them take a
lifespan approach. Teaching and learning methods include lectures (including guest lectures by distinguished external
speakers), student-led discussion panels in seminars, academic writing skills, and independent study.
Assessment: Coursework (50%) ; Exam (50%).
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
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Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
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