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The course introduces students to the diverse realities of youth with a focus on youth in multiple contexts. Students will explore issues that place youth outside the margins of dominant society that often increases the level of prejudice and discrimination against them. Throughout the course students will engage in current debates within five key sections: Transgressing masculinities and femininities; Embodied identity; Youth technologies, spaces and things; Negotiating sexualities; Missing youth rights. Each of these sections will introduce diverse youth perspectives, issues, challenges and debates, and encourages students to critically consider the responses, models, theoretical frameworks used in youth work and human service sectors in general.
The inclusion of current research from staff and postgraduate students ensures that the course is “cutting edge”: It offers a comprehensive overview of the significant issues experienced by youth.
To foster students' ability to think critically and to carry out independent research and writingDevelop knowledge of the ideas, concepts, and theories used to understand youth in a context of changeEnable students to critically consider and reflect upon the complexities and tension for youth directed services.
SOWK104
Maria-Victoria Perez Y Perez
White, R. D. , Wyn, Johanna; Youth and society ; Third edition; (Published in 2013).
Course readings and resources will be available on LEARN
Learn Assignment Cover Sheet Late Submission for Assignment Cover Sheet Referencing for Social Work & Human Services Academic Integrity Guidance for Staff and Students Using EndNote for referencing Writing guides for Social Work & Human Services Library Guides
Course readings and resources will be available on LEARNWhere to post assignments:Online as advised and/or the HSRV104/SOWK104 labeled Essay box on level 1, Psychology-Sociology Building. It is important to ensure whether a hardcopy is required, so check your instructions for every submission. All submissions require our coversheets.Where to collect marked assignments: Online as advised or from your Tutor/Lecturer.
Domestic fee $717.00
International fee $2,913.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .