AN 342 - Children's Play and Culture

Institution:

Monmouth University

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Description:

An intensive examination of children's play. Theoretical and empirical contributions from psychology and anthropology as a developmental and cross-cultural foundation for the following topics: the historical development of the concept of childhood; theories of play; conceptions of play and work; the functions of play; play and child development; gender differences; cross- cultural forms of play; and children's peer cultures. Also listed as Psychology 342. Prerequisite: Psychology 203. Course Type(s): None

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.monmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(732) 571-3400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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