Course Learning Resources:
Understanding Today's Youth Culture Walt Mueller
Course assignments can be completed using Web-based resources linked from the
Resources page.
Course Description
This course explores adolescent sociology from a
biblical perspective. Human growth from early
adolescence to early adulthood is emphasized. Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Be exposed to the unique dynamic of dealing with
youth;
2. Have read and discussed the Bible's perspective on
youth, adolescence, and growing up;
3. Understand common theories of youth development from
childhood to adolescence;
4. Be familiar with issues facing contemporary young
people as they mature;
5. Be familiar with contemporary theories of extended
adolescence;
6. Be prepared to develop a strategy for encountering
youth ministry.
Course Policies
Attendance
This
is a 90 day independent study course, and is designed to be primarily
self-paced. Its requirements include assignments and tests that you
will complete and submit via the Internet. Email and Internet contact are available to answer questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as needed. Your
assignments should be submitted as file attachments in either Microsoft
Word or HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated, graded, and
returned with feedback. Values for each assignment and test are
provided in a table below. Timing
Please
be sure to time your assignments so that you have adequate time to
complete the work in 90 days. Course tests are sent to you after you
complete specific assignments (please see Test page), so be sure to
give yourself enough space to pace the work comfortably. Communication
As
an independent study course, this is a more self-paced exercise than a
scheduled class might be. However, discussion is still important.
Please feel free to use the email address provided for questions,
comments, and concerns about the course. Your email will be forwarded
to and answered by a member of Ames Christian University's faculty.
Evaluation Material Assignments and Tests
There are 7 total assignments, including a final paper.
There are three total tests, including a final exam. The tests are sent
to you after you have submitted sequential assignments, as outlined on
the Test page. Grade Components
Individual assignments: 10% each (60% of total)
Final paper: 10% of total
Test I: 5% of total
Test II: 5% of total
Final Exam: 20% of total
Grading Scale |
