APD3205H
This course examines theoretical perspectives and contemporary research on socialization processes in childhood and adolescence, with particular emphasis on interpersonal relations and values acquisition. Specific topics include: distinguishing characteristics of social cognition (e.g., self-understanding, perspective-taking, and sociomoral reasoning); aspects of social and moral experience (e.g., peer relations, prosocial behaviour); and political dimensions of interpersonal relations (e.g., social responsibility, prejudice) and their manifestation in behaviours such as civic commitment and bullying. The role of gender and culture in development are pervasive themes throughout the course.