In this unit students will learn to critique the constructions of childhood, family and community across cultures and historical periods. In particular, students will analyse images of the child found in local, national and international literature and media, and interrogate the theoretical foundations of these sources. Drawing upon contemporary learning and development theories students will analyse the relationships between children's contexts and the beliefs held about children within the particular communities under study. Visual research methodologies will be employed by students to investigate adult and child perspectives on aspects of everyday life in families and communities. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Sivanes Phillipson
