FYSM 117 - Children,Child Development and Children's Rights

Institution:

Trinity College

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Are children miniature adults or a special class of human beings Are they the "property" of parents or persons in their own right Should children be afforded the same legal rights as adults or do they need special protection What are parental responsibilities and rights regarding children versus the rights and responsibilities of governments, communities and social institutions Does the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child represent the "best interests of children" Should the Convention direct the policy decisions regarding children's issues in the United States and in other countries How do cultures vary in defining what is in the "best interest of children" and how do we balance differences against universal principles of children's rights What role should findings from social science research, especially psychology, play in determining the rights of children These are some of the questions and issues we will discuss and debate in the seminar. You will be encouraged to develop your analytic reading, writing and reasoning skills about issues related to children's rights, and you will be expected to express yourself in both written and oral forms. Readings for the course will include books and research articles from a variety of disciplines, and hopefully, several novels that describe the differing experiences of children growing up. A community learning project will be part of the course and, if possible, visits to various organizations that promote and protect children and their rights. Dina Anselmi teaches course related to child development and psychology of gender. Her research interests include gender and family issues and the development of stereotypes and emotions in younger ch 1.00 units, Seminar

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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