HISA1007 History of Childhood and Family (5 cr)

Students will be introduced to the Western family and the diversity and gendered nature of concepts concerning it. Special attention will be paid to changes in the position of the child within the family and more widely in society.

On completion of the studies students will

• comprehend the changeable nature of the social, cultural and historical meanings attached to family
• comprehend the gendered nature of the conceptions and expectations regarding family members
• recognise changes in conceptions of children and childhood
• recognise tensions in the societal regulation of the family

On completion of the studies through contact teaching students will also have

• acquired experience of groupwork and improved their interactive skills
• enhanced their oral interactive skills and negotiation skills
• acquired skills for operating in new situations

On completion of the studies through examinations on set books students will also have

• enhanced their problem-solving skills
• improved their written skills and argumentation skills
• acquired skills in the analysis of information and the ability to comprehend extensive entities

On completion of the studies by writing essays students will morever have

• learned more about information seeking and writing scientific text
• enhanced their written communication and argumentation skills
• acquired experience of project skills by planning their own actions and use of time

To complete the studies using set books students will select works from the following list in such a way as to acquire 5 points. Choice of books for essays to be agreed in advance with the teacher in charge.