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What is adolescence and when does it begin? When does it end? Is this period really a time of storm and stress and are fights with parents normative and healthy? Do you think having a job during high school is beneficial for growth or is there not enough time for truly just “being a teenager” and developing our identity? Is peer pressure necessarily a bad influence and does this mean they no longer listen to their parents’ advice? In this course we will examine and challenge such questions related to the study of adolescence, primarily through three main trajectories: the biological, cognitive, and social transitions that take place during this unique developmental time period.
Prerequisites: Please note that PSYCH100 (Introductory Psychology) is a prerequisite for taking this course. Additionally, while a link will be provided outlining the APA style for writing papers, it is highly suggested that you are familiar with this approach before taking this course.
After taking this course, students should have acquired the following skills and/or met the following goals:
· Demonstrate an understanding of the major biological, social, and cognitive changes associated with adolescence and emerging adulthood
· Gained insight into the significant misperceptions often portrayed about the time period of adolescence
· Critically evaluate and integrate information from empirical research within the field of adolescence
· Apply their knowledge of adolescence to real-life experiences and reflect on their own personal growth and development during this time period
· Enhance understanding of adolescent behaviors, needs, motives, and feelings to be more effective in dealing with this population in the future
The following materials are required.
Required Text: Arnett, J. J. (2013). Adolescence and emerging adulthood: A cultural approach (5th edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson-Prentice Hall. ISBN 978-0205892495
Additional Materials
· Additional supplementary readings will be assigned across the semester.
For pricing and ordering information, please see the MBS Direct website . MBS Direct can also be contacted at 1-800-325-3252. Materials will be available at MBS Direct approximately three weeks before the course begins. It is very important that you purchase the correct materials. If your course requires one or more textbooks, you must have exactly the correct text required (edition and year).
This course requires that you access Penn State library materials specifically reserved for this course.
· If your course is using ANGEL, you can access these materials by selecting the Student Resources link in the main menu, then select Library Reserves.
· If your course is using Canvas, you can access these materials by selecting the Library Resources link in your course navigation, or by accessing the Library E-Reserves Search and search for your instructor's last name.
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· access magazine, journal, and newspaper articles online using library databases;
· borrow materials and have them delivered to your doorstep...or even your desktop;
· get research help via e-mail, chat, or phone using the Ask a Librarian service ; and much more.
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Technical Requirements |
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Operating System |
Penn State's LMS, Canvas, supports most recent versions of Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac operating systems. To determine if your operating system is supported, please review the Canvas Computer Specifications . |
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Hardware |
For a list of required computer hardware specifications and internet speed, please review the Canvas Computer Specifications . |
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Browser |
Canvas supports the last two versions of every major browser release. We highly recommend updating to the newest version of whatever browser you are using as well as the most up-to-date Flash plug-in. To determine if your browser is supported, please review the list of Canvas Supported Browsers .
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Plug-ins |
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Additional Software |
Microsoft Office (2007 or later) |
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Printer |
Access to graphics-capable printer |
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DVD-ROM |
Required |
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Sound Card, Microphone, and Speakers |
Required |
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Monitor |
Capable of at least 1024 x 768 resolution |
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Mobile Device |
The Canvas mobile app is available for versions of iOS and Android. To determine if your device is capable of using the Canvas Mobile App, please review the Canvas Mobile App Requirements . |
If you need technical assistance at any point during the course, please contact the HelpDesk .
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Students are expected to manage their time wisely in order to maintain an appropriate pace to complete all of the requirements before listed deadlines. This is especially true in regards to the interview paper as this assignment has multiple components that often take students a significant portion of the semester to complete. Additionally, students are expected to have read and outlined articles, the lesson and the textbook prior to completing discussion boards. These discussions are designed specifically to integrate and reflect on the knowledge you’ve gained from these resources. By going over the required readings ahead of time, you’ll be more informed and have more that you can contribute to posts and responses.
Late Policy
This is a semester-based course with deadlines. Students are expected to complete work by posted deadlines. Please check the course schedule for the times and dates that assignments are due in this course (times are listed in Eastern Time in North America). Please contact your instructor to discuss legitimate and unavoidable situations that may cause lateness (such as illness, injury or family emergency). If you know that you are going to miss a deadline, please contact your instructor in advance of that deadline to discuss an extension (or if you are not able to contact the instructor before the deadline, as soon as you are able). Decisions regarding extensions will be made at the discretion of the instructor on a case-by-case basis. In the absence of a legitimate and unavoidable situation, late work will be accepted at the discretion of the instructor and will be penalized up to 10% of the total assignment points for each day of lateness. Unless there is a legitimate and unavoidable situation that causes prolonged lateness, work more than 1 week late will not be accepted.
Grading
1. Lesson Quizzes: Just about every week an open-book/open-note quiz (but not open-friend) will be posted on CANVAS. These quizzes are designed to test your knowledge of the material presented in the lesson and text readings that week. Availability to complete each quiz lasts from the morning of the first day of the lesson until 11:59 pm Eastern Time the last day of the lesson (see the course schedule for dates). You will have 20 minutes to complete the 10 questions for each quiz. The format of these questions will be in multiple-choice. Each quiz will be worth 15 points and there will be a total of 12 quizzes across the semester. Thus together, your quizzes equal 180 points or roughly 37.5% of your grade.
Please note: once you’ve logged in and started the quiz the timer continues to run. Thus for example, you cannot save your responses one night and decide to return later to complete the remaining items. Also, while you have up until late the last night of the lesson to complete the quiz, I would highly suggest taking it earlier, just in case you run into computer issues such as internet access complications or computer crashes.
2. Article Reflections: Students will also be required to complete a series of 6 article reflections from a contemporary journal. These articles can be found in the Course Schedule. The goal of these articles is to expose the student to empirical application of concepts and theories presented in the lessons. Each article reflection will require the student to respond to a series of questions related to issues raised in the reading. Each article reflection will be worth a total of 20 points. Thus, article reflections equal a total of 120 points and 25% of your total grade. Article reflections are due by 11:59 p.m. the last day of the lesson they are assigned.
3. Discussions: Over the semester, I will post a series of 5 discussion questions related to the materials to be covered in the corresponding lesson. These questions are designed to allow students to reflect on their own personal experiences and integrate them with what has been found in research. Students are expected to post an initial response to these questions (roughly 2-3 paragraphs usually) as well as at least 1 additional substantive response either to my own remarks or other students’ posts in the class. Again, simply agreeing or disagreeing with another student isn’t substantive, you’ll need to rationally explain why you agree or disagree. Your original post is due by 11:59 p.m. the fourth day of the lesson (Thursdays if all lessons of the semester start on a Monday, Saturdays if all lesson of the semester start on Wednesday) while your reply must be completed by 11:59 p.m. the last day of the assigned week’s lesson. See the course schedule for dates. You will be graded on the thoughtfulness of your responses and your effort in getting involved in an appropriate manner in discussions.
4. Time Management Assignments: Two time management assignments (5 points each) will also be required during the semester to help keep students on track with completing the Interview Paper, which is a comprehensive assignment.
5. Interview Paper: Finally, you will be required to complete one major project over the course of the semester, which will be worth 120 points. This interview paper is a gathering of three interviews from individuals representing various age cohorts. The purpose of the project is to expose the student to multiple individual experiences to adolescence based on age as well as compare and contrast these perspectives with their knowledge of adolescence and personal experiences. See the course schedule for the due date. A detailed outline of the assignment will be posted in CANVAS along with a narrated power point presentation on the requirements.
Grade Distribution:
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Table 1. Grade Distribution |
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Assignment |
Points Possible |
Percentage |
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Lesson Quizzes (x12) |
180 points |
(approximately 37.5%) |
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Article Reflections (x6) |
120 points |
(approximately 25%) |
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Discussion Boards (x5) |
50 points |
(approximately 10.5%) |
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Time Management Assignments (x2) |
10 points |
(approximately 2%) |
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Interview Paper (x1) |
120 points |
(approximately 25%) |
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Total |
480 Total Points |
100% |
Grading Scale:
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Table 2. Grading Scale |
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Letter Grade |
Percentage Range |
Point Range |
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A |
= 93-100% |
446-480 pts. |
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A- |
= 90-92.9% |
432-435 pts |
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B+ |
= 86-89.9% |
412-431 pts. |
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B |
= 83-85.9% |
398-411 pts. |
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B- |
= 80-82.9% |
384-397 pts. |
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C+ |
= 76-79.9% |
364-383 pts. |
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C |
= 70-75.9% |
336-363 pts. |
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D |
= 60-69.9% |
288-335 pts. |
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F |
= 0-59.9% |
less than 288 points total |
Please refer to the University Grading Policy for Undergraduate Courses for additional information about University grading policies.
If, for reasons beyond the student's control, a student is prevented from completing a course within the prescribed time, the grade in that course may be deferred with the concurrence of the instructor. The symbol DF appears on the student's transcript until the course has been completed. Non-emergency permission for filing a deferred grade must be requested by the student before the beginning of the final examination period. In an emergency situation, an instructor can approve a deferred grade after the final exam period has started. Under emergency conditions during which the instructor is unavailable, authorization is required from one of the following: the dean of the college in which the candidate is enrolled; the executive director of the Division of Undergraduate Studies if the student is enrolled in that division or is a provisional student; or the campus chancellor of the student's associated Penn State campus. For additional information please refer to the Deferring a Grade page.
Note: All due dates reflect North American eastern time (ET).
· Course begins: August 22, 2016
· Course ends: December 9, 2016
· Course length: 16 Weeks
All assignments are due by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the last day of the lesson unless otherwise noted.
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Adolescence |
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Timeframe: |
· August 22 to August 28, 2016 |
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Readings: |
Textbook · Arnett: Chapter 1 · Lesson 1 commentary |
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Assignments: |
· Before you begin your assignments, please complete the Academic Integrity Survey. · Discussion #1 |
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Lesson 2: Biological Transitions: Part I |
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Timeframe: |
· August 29 to September 4, 2016 |
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Readings: |
Textbook · Arnett: Chapter 2 · Lesson 2 commentary |
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Assignments: |
· Quiz #1 |
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Lesson 3: Biological Transitions Part II |
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Timeframe: |
· September 5 to September 11, 2016 |
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Readings: |
Textbook · Arnett: Chapter 2 · Lesson 3 commentary Course Reserves (To access these articles, click on the Course Reserves link in your Course Navigation Menu.) · Article (#1): Mitru, G., Millrod, D. L., & Mateika, J. H. (2002). The Impact of Sleep on Learning and Behavior in Adolescents. Teachers College Record, 104, 704-726. |
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Assignments: |
· Quiz #2 · Article #1 Reflection |
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Lesson 4: Cognitive Transitions Part I |
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Timeframe: |
· September 12 to September 18, 2016 |
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Readings: |
Textbook · Arnett: Chapter 3 · Lesson 4 commentary |
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Assignments: |
· Quiz #3 · Time Management Assignment #1 |
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Lesson 5: Cognitive Transitions Part II |
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Timeframe: |
· September 19 to September 25, 2016 |
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Readings: |
Textbook · Arnett: Chapter 3 · Lesson 5 commentary Course Reserves (To access these articles, click on the Course Reserves link in your Course Navigation Menu.) · Article (#2): Haugaard, J. J. (2001). Sensation-Seeking, Risk-Taking, and Reckless Behavior. In J. Haugaard (ed.) Problematic Behaviors During Adolescence (pp. 40-54). New York, McGraw-Hill. |
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Assignments: |
· Quiz #4 · Article #2 Reflection |
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Timeframe: |
· October 17 to October 23, 2016 |
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Readings: |
Textbook · Arnett: Chapter 10 · Lesson 9 commentary |
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Assignments: |
· Time Management Assignment #2 |
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Timeframe: |
· October 24 to October 30, 2016 |
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Readings: |
Textbook · Arnett: Chapter 10 · Lesson 10 commentary |
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Assignments: |
· Quiz #8 |
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Timeframe: |
· October 31 to November 6, 2016 |
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Readings: |
Textbook · Arnett: Chapter 11 · Lesson 11 commentary Other Readings |
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Assignments: |
· Discussion #4 · Quiz #9 · Article #6 Reflection |
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Timeframe: |
· November 7 to November 13, 2016 |
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Readings: |
Textbook · Arnett: Chapter 12 · Lesson 12 commentary |
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Assignments: |
· Quiz #10 |
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Timeframe: |
· November 14 to November 20, 2016 |
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Readings: |
Textbook · Arnett: Chapter 9 · Lesson 13 commentary |
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Assignments: |
· Continue work on Interview paper |
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Fall Break |
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Timeframe: |
· November 21 to November 27 |
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Readings: |
· None |
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Assignments: |
· None |
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Timeframe: |
· November 28 to December 4, 2016 |
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Readings: |
Textbook · Arnett: Chapter 9 · Lesson 14 commentary |
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Assignments: |
· Quiz #11 · Interview Paper Due |
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Lesson 15: Psychosocial Problems |
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Timeframe: |
· December 5 to December 9, 2016 |
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Readings: |
Textbook · Arnett: Chapter 13 · Lesson 15 commentary |
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Assignments: |
· Discussion #5 · Quiz #12 · SRTE (non-graded) All Lesson 15 assignments are due by 8:59 AM North American eastern time on Monday, December 12, 2016. |
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Note: If you are planning to graduate this semester, please communicate your intent to graduate to your instructor. This will alert your instructor to the need to submit your final grade in time to meet the published graduation deadlines. For more information about graduation policies and deadlines, please go to the Graduation Information on the My Penn State Online Student Portal.
Academic integrity—scholarship free of fraud and deception—is an important educational objective of Penn State. Academic dishonesty can lead to a failing grade or referral to the Office of Student Conduct .
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to
· cheating,
· plagiarism,
· fabrication of information or citations,
· facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others,
· unauthorized prior possession of examinations,
· submitting the work of another person or work previously used without, informing the instructor and securing written approval, and
· tampering with the academic work of other students.
Students are responsible for maintaining academic integrity. Violations include cheating on exams or quizzes, talking to others during an exam or quiz, getting help from others on exams or quizzes, having notes accessible during exams or quizzes, looking at another student's answers during an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and dishonesty in any aspect of course participation. Also, you may not share any information from this course (including assignments and papers) with others, nor post such information electronically without the permission of the instructor. Violations of academic integrity including charges of plagiarism) and may result in a grade of F for the course as well as other penalties (see Faculty Senate Policy 49-20).
Heads up – several note-taking/note-sharing companies approach students about “jobs” (including Nittany Notes and those that appear to be connected to PSU). If this is something that you want to do, you MUST talk with your instructor first. Unless you have permission, you risk academic sanctions related to charges of plagiarism and disciplinary sanctions.
How to avoid plagiarism in this course
· Always place copied information within quotation marks, cite the source, and include information about the source in a bibliography.
· Always cite paraphrased information and include information about the source in a bibliography.
· When in doubt, cite and include the source in a bibliography.
Please make sure you submit the correct version of your paper. Whatever you hand in will be considered your final version and will be graded, even if you submit a blank document. Please note, claiming that you submitted the wrong file is NOT an acceptable excuse for work containing plagiarism.
How Academic Integrity Violations Are Handled
In cases where academic integrity is questioned, procedure requires an instructor to notify a student of suspected dishonesty before filing a charge and recommended sanction with the college. Procedures allow a student to accept or contest a charge. If a student chooses to contest a charge, the case will then be managed by the respective college or campus Academic Integrity Committee. If a disciplinary sanction also is recommended, the case will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct .
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Please see the Academic Integrity Chart for specific college contact information or visit one of the following URLs:
· Penn State Senate Policy on Academic Integrity
· iStudy for Success! (education module about plagiarism, copyright, and academic integrity)
· Turnitin (a web-based plagiarism detection and prevention system)
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