PUB AFF 80
How Environments Shape Human Development
Description: Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. Overview of major theoretical, conceptual, and empirical traditions in study of human development. Exploration of how diverse cultural, social, socioeconomic, and historical contexts interact with biological, cognitive, and psychological processes to affect individuals during key developmental periods (such as early childhood, childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, and late adulthood). Topics may include historical changes in families, schools, neighborhoods, and workplace; economic conditions of families, schools, and neighborhoods; enduring effects of childhood on adult well-being; and impact of ascribed characteristics such as gender, race, and nationality on individuals' environments, pathways, and outcomes. Letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Winter 2025 - I like how Professor Demko's lectures allowed discussion between the students. I enjoyed hearing other students' experiences and different takeaways from the course material. I think one criticism is that the lecture goes by a bit too fast, but it helps that the presentations are posted and the structure of the class asks for comprehension of the concepts and application rather than information dense memorization. Professor Demko is a really engaging lecturer and I really appreciated the design of her assignments and exams. I also enjoyed hearing the TA's research/areas of study.
Winter 2025 - I like how Professor Demko's lectures allowed discussion between the students. I enjoyed hearing other students' experiences and different takeaways from the course material. I think one criticism is that the lecture goes by a bit too fast, but it helps that the presentations are posted and the structure of the class asks for comprehension of the concepts and application rather than information dense memorization. Professor Demko is a really engaging lecturer and I really appreciated the design of her assignments and exams. I also enjoyed hearing the TA's research/areas of study.
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Winter 2022 - This class is super easy and relatively interesting. Professor Holloway and the teaching team are super accommodating. I loved that we had guest lecturers almost every other class to discuss new topics and bring in a fresh perspective. The class basically covers the developmental psychology behind each life stage and how the social factors (race, class, gender, neighborhood, education, etc.) a person interacts with affect their development. Very chill, 10/10 would recommend.
Winter 2022 - This class is super easy and relatively interesting. Professor Holloway and the teaching team are super accommodating. I loved that we had guest lecturers almost every other class to discuss new topics and bring in a fresh perspective. The class basically covers the developmental psychology behind each life stage and how the social factors (race, class, gender, neighborhood, education, etc.) a person interacts with affect their development. Very chill, 10/10 would recommend.
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Fall 2024 - Professor Small is amazing. Her lectures are engaging and her class was formatted super well. She really knows her stuff and she's a great connection to have for future endeavors. The class was very psych based and manageable overall, with an essay for the midterm and final and a few reading responses throughout the quarter. She would also bring in guest lecturers and taught us so much about social policy and developmental psychology. I would highly recommend this class with Professor Small.
Fall 2024 - Professor Small is amazing. Her lectures are engaging and her class was formatted super well. She really knows her stuff and she's a great connection to have for future endeavors. The class was very psych based and manageable overall, with an essay for the midterm and final and a few reading responses throughout the quarter. She would also bring in guest lecturers and taught us so much about social policy and developmental psychology. I would highly recommend this class with Professor Small.
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