University home
parent of
University Calendar
parent of
Courses
parent of
Education and Social Work
parent of
Youth Work
Courses - Faculty of Education And Social Work
Youth Work
Stage I
Understanding New Zealand Youth
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.