SOW-BS035
Social Relations
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleSOW-BS035
Credits (ECTS)4
CategoryMA (Master)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Social Sciences; Behavioural Science;
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator
dr. T.A.M. Lansu
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Lecturer
dr. T.A.M. Lansu
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Contactperson for the course
dr. T.A.M. Lansu
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Examiner
dr. T.A.M. Lansu
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Academic year2020
Period
PER2  (02/11/2020 to 24/01/2021)
Starting block
PER2
Course mode
full-time
RemarksFor Behavioural Science RM students only, non-BSRM students interested in the course, please mail to rm@bsi.ru.nl
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesYes
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
In humans, social relationships constitute the most important context for learning, development and well-being. After successfully completing the course the student will be thoroughly acquainted with the nature and development of various types of interpersonal relationships with a focus on relationships in childhood and adolescence. The student will understand what the role is of various interpersonal relations and their significance for individual development and functioning in various contexts across the life-span.
The student will be able to apply theories, knowledge and insights acquired in this course in response to societal and scientific questions.
Content
Lecturers:
In humans, social relationships constitute the most important context for learning, development and well-being. After successfully completing the course the student will be thoroughly acquainted with the nature and development of various types of interpersonal relationships with a focus on relationships in childhood and adolescence. The student will understand what the role is of various interpersonal relations and their significance for individual development and functioning in various contexts across the life-span.
The student will be able to apply theories, knowledge and insights acquired in this course in response to societal and scientific questions.
Level
This course is aimed at students in a Research Master program.
Presumed foreknowledge
Please note that the course is research oriented and it is expected that students know about main theories and methods within social science.
Test information
The final grade for this course is based on the student's performance on the written exam with eight open-ended questions (100%). These questions are based on the assigned literature and the content of the lectures.
In principle, the exam will take place online because of the covid-19 measures that are likely to be still in place then.

In addition: In order to pass, students (a) may not miss more than one session (b) should timely deliver the assignment for each meeting (i.e., good quality questions/discussion points about the literature), and (c) should actively participate in the discussions during the meetings.
Specifics
The lectures are probably going to take place online because of the covid-19 measures that are likely to be still in place then.
Required materials
To be announced
The materials for the course comprise lecture notes, assignments, and literature. It covers theoretical articles as well as reviews and reports of recent empirical research. A list of references will be posted online two week before the start.

Instructional modes
Lectures

Tests
Assignments
Test weight0
Test typeAssignment
OpportunitiesBlock PER2

Exam open-end questions
Test weight1
Test typeTake home test
OpportunitiesBlock PER2, Block PER3

Remark
In principle, the exam will take place online because of the covid-19 measures that are likely to be still in place then