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HMDEV301

Critical Issues for Youth in the 21st Century

2025

15

300

Hamilton

Either HDCO100, HMDEV100 or TEHD100, TEEDU102 and 15 points at 200 level in any subject.

HDCO300

This paper focuses on a range of contemporary issues that define the experience of young people in Aotearoa today. Using critical social psychological approaches, this paper is designed to develop an understanding of the limitations of established knowledge about youth and adolescence. In studying this paper you will learn how to critique research articles, analyse qualitative data, and convey scientific research to a non-academic audience.

Teaching Periods and Locations

Occurrence Code The occurrence code shows when and where the paper occurrence is offered e.g. 24 (2024) year + A (trimester/teaching period) + HAM (Hamilton).	Teaching Period The trimester or teaching period, start and end dates for the paper occurrence.	Location Where the paper occurence is offered.	Delivery mode How the paper occurrence will be offered - in-person, online, or blended (FLEXI) to suit both in-person and online audiences.	Assessment weighting The internal assessment examination weighting indicates how much of the paper is internally assessed and how much is formally examined. Examinations are scheduled in a formal examination period.
25B (HAM)	Cancelled	Contact the School or Faculty Office for more information.

If your paper outline is not linked below, try the previous year's version of this paper.

Indicative Fees

Occurrence When (the year and trimester) the paper occurence is offered.	Domestic Tuition Fee Domestic student fees are a singular tuition fee.
25B (HAM)	$1,036

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Occurrence When (the year and trimester) the paper occurence is offered.	International Tuition Fee International student fees are a singular fee.
25B (HAM)	$5,028

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

Human Development

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Paper details current as of2 Jun 2024 03:39am
Indicative fees current as of17 Jun 2025 01:20am