| 12 December 2005
A new ten-week course is being launched in January 2006 at Birkbeck,
University of London called Psychology of Parenthood.
This unique course will explore the fascinating subject of parenthood
in contemporary society, focusing on:
- the nature of parenthood and the parental cycle from prospective parenthood
to grandparenthood
- how contemporary parenthood is portrayed in the media and the psychological
impact this has on the reader/viewer
- the impact of being a parent or non-parent on social identity and
interpersonal relationships
- how social and cultural influences shape parental identity today
- all from a psychological perspective
The aim of the course is to examine the ways in which psychological
theories and concepts contribute to our understanding of parenthood.
Dr Jennifer Sinclair, the course lecturer, has an extensive academic
background in social and developmental psychology and is herself a parent.
She comments: “We will explore the whole spectrum of emotions
experienced by parents, and how parenthood transforms our own identity,
our relationships and our lives. Both traditional and non-traditional
forms of parenthood will be discussed.”
“The course will be of interest to anyone involved in parenting,
such as a professional health visitor, or someone who is on the ‘front
line’ of actually being a parent, step-parent or grandparent.
We hope to attract both men and women as students; they don’t
have to be parents, as long as they have an interest in the subject.”
The ten-week course lasts for two hours a week (10.30am to 12.30pm),
starting on Wednesday 18 January, and can be taken
as part of the Certificate
in General Studies. Mainly taught through lectures, there will be
ample opportunities for group discussion on various aspects of the course.
Cost: £70 / £35 concessions
For further details contact:
Daniel Magnoff
Tel: 020 7631 6669
Email: psychology@fce.bbk.ac.uk
Website: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/ce/psychology
For more information about short courses, certificates and diplomas
at Birkbeck, click here: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/ce/
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