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YOUTHWRK 152G : Understanding New Zealand Youth

Undergraduate course

Project description

Examines the concept of 'youth' and the historical, economic and political contexts in which young people live and are schooled in New Zealand society. The concept of youth is explored as a fundamental aspect of human development, identity and culture. The ways that we learn about what it is to be a young person in New Zealand today, including sport, body image, media, music, technology and social networking will be explored.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of how the social environment shapes a young person's development. (Capability 1 and 2) Describe the challenges and opportunities facing New Zealand's youth population. (Capability 1 and 2) Critically evaluate the public portrayal of young people in New Zealand. (Capability 2) Describe strategies to promote the positive development of young New Zealanders (Capability 1, 2 and 3)