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HDFS 342 - Human Development, Technology and the Media


In this course, students explore how different forms of technology (e.g., video games, cell phones), and new media (e.g., internet) mediate human development. Students evaluate how technology and media are integrated into everyday contexts and activities, linked to specific issues of development across the lifespan, and generate policy and research debates regarding their use and misuse.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (HDFS 200  or HDEV 200 or HDEV 260 or HDFS 350  or HDEV 350 or HDEV 351 or HDFS 360  or PSY 340  or equivalent) and (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)] 
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Units: 3