Specialization in Relational and Cultural Aspects of Development

The purpose of the course is to develop and integrate theoretical, practical and methodological knowledge in interpersonal, social, and cultural aspects of development. A number of projects will be offered, of which the student should choose two, ensuring that two different methodological approaches will be covered. To maintain a fairly equal distribution of students among the projects, it might not be possible to guarantee that all students will have their first choices. In accord with a teacher, students may also propose a project of their own.

The course should • provide an opportunity for both theoretical and practical knowledge in interpersonal, social, and cultural aspects of human change processes by participation in ongoing research, • provide experience in carrying out projects in the selected areas, • provide exercise in oral presentation of research results.

Teaching semester: Spring Semester cycle: Flexible cycle, graduate level Teaching methods and activities: Tutorials, exercises, project work and oral presentation. Examination: Two paper presentations, written and oral. Letter grades on each paper. The papers are weighted 1/2 - 1/2 in final grade. Deadlines: Submission of papers 2 weeks after end of block teaching.