Courses – Faculty of Education
Youth Work
Stage I
Conceptualising Young People
An exploration of historical and contemporary social constructions of youth and the ways in which socio-cultural factors such as gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and environment impact on young people's development and identity.
Restriction: ACE 435.501
Understanding New Zealand Youth
This course 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.
Stage II
Addictions and Youth
An examination of addictions related to intoxicating commodities such as alcohol, intimacy and sex, food and exercise, money and information technologies and their impact on health outcomes for young people in Aotearoa New Zealand. It examines the patterns and effects of discourses and practices related to various addictions and their treatment where youth are concerned.
Prerequisite: Any 30 points passed from the BHumServ Schedule
Restriction: ACE 535.508
Special Topic
Prerequisite: Any 30 points passed from the BHumServ Schedule
Stage III
Enhancing Pasifika Development
Examines the place, roles and relationships of Pasifika youth in Aotearoa New Zealand society. Examines the cultural assets of Pasifika youth and the challenges and difficulties they face. Services and initiatives targeted at enhancing Pasifika youth inclusion and development will be critically examined with reference to current theories, research and community perspectives.
Prerequisite: Any 30 points passed at Stage II from the BHumServ Schedule
Restriction: ACE 535.705
Rangatahi: Taonga Tuku Iho
An examination of social and cultural factors that influence the aspirations and participation of Rangatahi in society. The course will encourage the integration of theoretical perspectives that inform the development and implementation of practical strategies predicated on a Māori worldview.
Prerequisite: Any 30 points passed at Stage II from the BHumServ Schedule
Restriction: ACE 535.704
Special Topic
Prerequisite: Any 30 points passed at Stage II from the BHumServ Schedule
Source: The University of Auckland 2013 Online Calendar
Last updated on: Thursday 1 November 2012
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