Syllabus
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Course Code: HD -201 Course Name: Fundamentals of Human Development |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | 1. Principles and Concepts of Development: -Principles of Growth and Development. -Developmental Tasks. -Basic concepts of Development-Maturation and Learning, Sensitive periods, Individual differences, Nature-nature-issues, Critical periods& Sex differences. -Secular trends in growth 2. Biological Bases of Development: -Physiological processes. -The Human Genome & its significance for Human Development. -Genetic influences in different stages |
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| 2 | 3. Prenatal Development: -Recapitulation of stages in Prenatal development. -Genetic and Environmental factors, Maternal Conditions and Teratogens. -Importance of Indian practices during pregnancy. 4. Infancy :( (Birth-2 years) -The new born: Birth process and the Neonate. -Physical description, Sensory capacities and Reflexes. -Becoming co-ordinated- Feeding, Sleeping, Crying. -Imitation, Objects permanence and other Cognitive accomplishments. -Early Language development. -Social relationships during infancy. -Early Emotional development, Temperament & Attachment. -The Cultural experience of being an infant. |
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| 3 | 5. Early Childhood (2-6 years) -Transition from infancy to childhood. -Physical and Motor development. -Language, Cognition and Emotions in early years. -Play and Social relationships, The emerging Self. -Early Socialization, Parenting and Cultural processes. -Early Childhood Education. 6. Middle Childhood (7-11 years) -Physical and Motor development: Changes and Challenges. -Sense of industry and Personality development, Cognitive, Moral and Language development. -Social Relationships-Peers, Siblings & Parents. -The experience of schooling- Academic achievement. |
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| 4 | 7. Adolescence (11-18 years) -Transition from Childhood to Sexual maturity. -Puberty and its Consequences. -Early v/s late matures and Emotional changes. -Development of Formal Operations. - Adolescent thought integration of the self. -Issues of Identity. -Role of family, Peers. -Role of Community and Ethnic group. -Moral reasoning and Judgement. 8. Special issues: -Health, Sexuality, Mental health and Conformity. |
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