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Parenting and Child Development across Cultures
EDU H610

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Description

*Lottery-Based Enrollment* The purpose of this course is to consider the ways in which culture shapes parenting and child development. The vast majority of research on child development comes from Western societies, yet by examining children and families in diverse cultures we can gain a greater understanding of (1) the sources and extent of variation in parenting beliefs and practices; and (2) the consequences of cultural differences in child rearing on children's development.

School Graduate School of Education
Credits 2
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Department Education
Course Component Regular Course
Instruction Mode In Person
Subject Education
Grading Basis HGSE Letter Graded
Learning Goals Students will examine the sources and extent of variation in parenting beliefs and practices in various communities around the world as well as the consequences of cultural differences in child rearing on children's early development. They will learn there is no "one right way" to parent. They will proposal a research study, program or project related to parenting and child development across cultures.
Career Focus

Students interested in jobs working with parents and/or young children from diverse cultural backgrounds; careers focused on providing programming for parents or children in different cultures; students wishing to pursue research in diverse cultures; students who just want a broader understanding of parenting and child development around the world.
Competency E&O Electives