2PO3

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY

SOCIAL SCIENCES 2P03(e)
CANADIAN ADOLESCENTS
January 6th to April 8th 2014 Monday Evenings: 7:00 p.m. – 9:50 p.m.
Location: MDCL 1305
Professor Geraldine Voros
Office: KTH 217 Ext. 27897
Office Hours: Tuesday evening 5:30 p.m. – 7:00p.m. with meetings by appointment only

The purpose of this course is to study the perceived versus the actual status of Canadian adolescents. A number of topics may be considered including:

a) Introduction: A Brief Historical Introduction To The Development Of The Concept Of Adolescence
b) Adolescents And Perspectives
c) Definitions Of Adolescence
d) Demographics Of Canadian Adolescents
e) Theories And Concepts Related To Adolescence
f) Adolescence A Time Of Change:
i) Adolescence And Self Definition And Self Esteem ii) Peer Groups: Power And Violence iii) Friendship: The Quality Of Male Versus Female Relationships iv) Adolescence And Sexuality
v) Adolescence And Moral Development vi) Adolescence And Leisure Time vii) The Impact Of Family, Education, Religion And The Mass Media Upon Adolescence viii) Adolescence And The Social Politics Of Work
g) Adolescents And Their Hopes And Dreams For The Future

Given the range of possible topics, the instructor reserves the right to make decisions regarding course content as the term progresses. In addition to the lectures and readings, we will entertain presentations with regard to the related fields and discuss how certain issues translate into actual social situations in our everyday lives. Students will be encouraged to relate theories, themes, concepts and issues to their own experiences. Open forums of discussion are encouraged so that students may develop an objective and critical stance given the status of Canadian adolescents.

Course Evaluation: There are two bases of evaluation in the course.

FORM OF EVALUATION PERCENTAGE OF FINAL GRADE 1) Midterm Exam/Evaluation = 100% 50% 2) Final Exam/Evaluation = 100% 50%

Required Texts: These texts will act as the basis for reading throughout the term and will be supplemented with reference material discussed in class.

Required Texts:

Bibby, R., Russell, S., & Rolheiser, R. (2009). The Emerging Millennials: How Canada’s Newest Generation Is Responding To Change and Choice. The University of Lethbridge Printing Services: Alberta.

Custom Courseware
2014 Social Science 2PO3: Canadian Adolescents. McMaster University: Hamilton

Suggested Readings: For those who might want to read related material.

Artz, Sibylle. (1998). Sex, Power & The Violent School Girl. Trifolium Books Inc.: Toronto.

Bibby,R. (2001). Canada’s Teens: Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow. Stoddart Publishing Co. Ltd.: Toronto.

Lau, Evelyn. (1989). Runaway: Diary Of A Street Kid. HarperCollins: Toronto.

Overview Of Readings

Jan. 6th

Introductory lecture

Jan.13th

Bibby, R., Russell, S., & Rolheiser, R. (2009). The Emerging Millennials: How Canada’s Newest Generation Is Responding To Change and Choice. The University of Lethbridge Printing Services: Alberta.
Chapter 1, pgs. 5-20
Chapter 2 pgs. 21-41

Jan. 20th

Bibby, R., Russell, S., & Rolheiser, R. (2009). The Emerging Millennials: How Canada’s Newest Generation Is Responding To Change and Choice. The University of Lethbridge Printing Services: Alberta.
Chapter 3, pgs. 42-60
Chapter 4, pgs. 61-83

Jan. 27th Bibby, R., Russell, S., & Rolheiser, R. (2009). The Emerging Millennials: How Canada’s Newest Generation Is Responding To Change and Choice. The University of Lethbridge Printing Services: Alberta.
Chapter 5, pgs. 84-100

2014 Custom Courseware Social Sciences 2PO3: Canadian Adolescents.
Youth In Transition
“Taking Flight? The Transition Experiences of Native Youth,” Garbor, P. et al.
“Canadian Girls in Transition to Womanhood,” Varpalotai, A.
“Adults with Disabilities: Barriers to Post-Secondary Education,” Hill, J.L.
“Research On Preparation for Intimacy and Family Life: Research and Policy Implications,” Unrau, Y. & Krysik, J.
“The Lost Generation: Inuit Youth in Transition to Adulthood,” Wood, D. & Griffiths, C.

Feb. 3rd

2014 Custom Courseware Social Sciences 2PO3: Canadian Adolescents
Boys Will Be Men
“The Big Picture,” Kivel, P.
“Consumerism,” Kivel, P.

MIDTERM TEST: THE TIME AND ROOMS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS AND ON AVENUE. THE EXAMINATIONS AND SCHEDULING OFFICE IS LOOKING FOR A FRIDAY EVENING OR SATURDAY TIME SLOT TO ACCOMMODATE THIS

LARGER CLASS. MANY ROOMS ARE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE THE STUDENTS SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE EXAM. STUDENTS MUST MAKE THEMSELVES AVAILABLE TO WRITE. WE HOPE TO SET THE EXAM FOR EITHER THE WEEKEND OF THE 7TH AND 8TH OF FEBRUARY OR THE WEEKEND OF THE 28TH OF FEBRUARY AND 1ST OF MARCH. THE EXACT DATE WILL BE CONFIRMED BE IT ONE OF THESE WEEKENDS OR POSSIBLY ANOTHER.

Feb. 10th

Bibby, R., Russell, S., & Rolheiser, R. (2009). The Emerging Millennials: How Canada’s Newest Generation Is Responding To Change and Choice. The University of Lethbridge Printing Services: Alberta.
Chapter 6, pgs.101-121

2014 Custom Courseware Social Sciences 2PO3: Canadian Adolescents
Boys Will Be Men
“Public Policy,” Kivel, P.
“Conclusion,” Kivel, P.

FEB. 17TH – 21ST SPRING BREAK – ENJOY

Feb. 24th

Bibby, R., Russell, S., & Rolheiser, R. (2009). The Emerging Millennials: How Canada’s Newest Generation Is Responding To Change and Choice. The University of Lethbridge Printing Services: Alberta.
Chapter 7, pgs. 122-140

2014 Custom Courseware Social Sciences 2PO3: Canadian Adolescents
But I Love Him
“Infatuation, Addictive Love, and Mature Love,” Murray, J.

March 3rd

Bibby, R., Russell, S., & Rolheiser, R. (2009). The Emerging Millennials: How Canada’s Newest Generation Is Responding To Change and Choice. The University of Lethbridge Printing Services: Alberta.
Chapter 8, pgs. 141-161

2014 Custom Courseware Social Sciences 2PO3: Canadian Adolescents
But I Love Him
“How to Prevent Abuse in the First Place,” Murray, J.

March 10th

Bibby, R., Russell, S., & Rolheiser, R. (2009). The Emerging Millennials: How Canada’s Newest Generation Is Responding To Change and Choice. The University of Lethbridge Printing Services: Alberta.
Chapter 9, pgs. 162-187

2014 Custom Courseware Social Sciences 2PO3: Canadian Adolescents
But I Love Him
“Girls Who Abuse Boys,” Murray, J.

March 17th

Bibby, R., Russell, S., & Rolheiser, R. (2009). The Emerging Millennials: How Canada’s Newest Generation Is Responding To Change and Choice. The University of Lethbridge Printing Services: Alberta.
Chapter 10, pgs. 188-207

March 24th, 31st & April 7th

thth thth
Class as usual. Catch up on your readings if you have fallen behind.

STUDENTS SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT EXAMS WILL INCLUDE FILMS SHOWN, LECTURES AND READINGS. The date for the midterm exam is YET TO BE SET.
Due to large class sizes, we must be certain of enough examination rooms to test students so that the integrity of the exercise is maintained. Any students thought to be completing a test in a less than honest fashion shall be dealt with in accordance with university procedures under the Academic Integrity rulings. My intention is to present a learning and a testing environment that is fair and equitable to all students.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
It is important to note that the university has introduced the Academic Integrity Policy and all students should familiarize themselves with its contents. As of May 1st, 2003, the Academic Integrity Policy replaces the Senate Resolutions on Academic Dishonesty. Presently, academic dishonesty consists of misrepresentation by deception or by other fraudulent means and can result in serious consequences, e.g. the grade of zero on an assignment, loss of credit with a notation on the transcript (notation reads: “Grade of F assigned for academic dishonesty”), and/or suspension or expulsion from the university.

It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty. For information on the various kinds of academic dishonesty please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy, specifically Appendix 3, located at http://www.mcmaster.ca/senate/academic/ac_integrity.htm
The following illustrates only three forms of academic dishonesty:
1. Plagiarism, e.g. the submission of work that is not one’s own or for which other credit has been obtained
2. Improper collaboration in group work
3. Copying or using unauthorized aids in tests and examinations

The Student Code of Conduct is available at the following link: judicialaffairs.mcmaster.ca/student_code_of_conduct.html Please note that all students are expected to participate in a professional manner. Failure to do so can result in specific consequences.

MISSED EXAMS: Should a student miss a test or exam, they must notify me immediately by phone or e-mail. The student must submit tread the information regarding deferred exams. The McMaster student absence form (MSAF) online must be filled out only if the work is less than 29% of the student’s final grade. For a missed exam 30% or more the proper documentation must be submitted to the student’s faculty so that the office of the Associate Dean may review it and if all is in order, permission to write a deferred exam may be granted. ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE MIDTERM WORK. NO ONE MAY MISS THE TEST AND ASSUME THE FINAL EXAM WILL COUNT FOR MORE. THIS IS NOT PERMITTED IN THIS COURSE.

PODCASTING: The lectures will be up on podcasts and the technicians will explain in class how these podcasts will be made available to you. This experimental learning tool is not intended for long distance learning. Anyone using it in this manner is at risk for problems should a podcast not take or a suspension of the experiment be introduced. Should you have problems accessing the podcast once they are posted, you may e-mail podcast@mcmaster.ca, explain the problem you are having and the technicians will help you. Please note that I will not provide notes for failed podcasts. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that they have a full set of notes.

Part-time students who are attending university for the first time are encouraged to speak to me if you have any questions or concerns. I am very willing to see that you are referred to the proper people so that you may be facilitated along your career here at the university.
Part-time students who are returning to the university are reminded that Canadian Adolescents and Women and Work in Canada both were taught in the past under the course code of 2F03. You must make sure that you have not taken this course under the old course code as you are given credit for the course only once.

The McMaster Association of Part-time Students is located in the McMaster University Student Center, Room 234. The office may be reached by calling the university at (905) 525-9140, ext. 22021.

The Students Accommodation Services is located in the McMaster University Student Centre, Room B107. You may reach the Centre by calling the university at (905) 525-9140, ext. 24711. The centre provides counselling services, academic skills assistance, and services for students with disabilities.
If you require this information in an alternate/accessible format, please contact me at gvoros@mcmaster.ca or call me at 905 525 9140 ext. 27897.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
E-MAIL COMMUNICATION POLICY
Effective September 1, 2010, it is the policy of the Faculty of Social Sciences that all e-mail communication sent from students to instructors (including TAs), and from students to staff, must originate from the student’s own McMaster University e-mail account. This policy protects confidentiality and confirms the identity of the student. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that communication is sent to the university from a McMaster account. If an instructor becomes aware that a communication has come from an alternate address, the instructor may not reply at his or her discretion.

The instructor and university reserve the right to modify elements of the course during the term. The university may change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in extreme circumstances. If either type of modification becomes necessary, reasonable notice and communication with the students will be given with explanation and the opportunity to comment on changes.
It is the responsibility of the student to check his/her McMaster email and course websites weekly during the term and to note any changes.

The Student Success Centre is to help students be their best selves. They are located in Gilmore Hall Room 110. They will help students as they make choices, learn from experience and develop/improve skills that will prepare them for future success upon graduation. The management team consists of Gina Robinson (Career and Employment) ext. 27633 or robing@mcmaster.ca, and Jeremy Sandor (Transition and Academic Success and Service-Learning and Leadership) ext. 24488 or sandorj@mcmaster.ca. Should you need their assistance, do not hesitate to contact them for the appropriate mentorship you require.

Welcome to 2P03(e)! I look forward to working with you this term. If you should need any questions answered, please do not hesitate to call me at home (905) 637-2787 and I will be happy to discuss them. If you need to see me, I am at class at least a twenty minutes before lecture, so we can make an appointment for that time. If that is not suitable, we can arrange to meet earlier before or after lecture in my office in K.T.H. 217. My office extension is 27897 or you may e-mail me at gvoros@mcmaster. When you write your e-mail please include full name, student number and the course code for the class you are attending. You must make an appointment for a meeting.

I will be checking my e-mail regularly and try to respond within 24 hours. Again, welcome to 2P03(e)!