SHORT COURSE
Understanding Young People in Today’s Society
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION
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AIM AND CONTENT OF THE COURSE
The objective of this course is to analyse young people and their lifestyles in
contemporary society and to explore ways in which our work in support of young people
can be more effective.
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Understanding the lifestyle of young people
Developmental stages (psychological)
Young people and crime
Stigma and stereotyping
Young people and addiction
Supporting young people in life transitions
Principles of youth work and youth policy
5 December 2008
12 December 2008
19 December 2008
9 January 2009
16 January 2009
23 January 2009
30 January 2009
THE COURSE TUTORS
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Highest educational level attained (please tick highest level only):
Primary
Secondary
‘O’ level
‘A’ level
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
The tutor of the course is Dr Andrew Azzopardi. Dr Azzopardi is a Lecturer within the
Department of Youth and Community Studies (Faculty of Education) at the University
of Malta. His lecturing focuses on youth and community studies, sociology, critical
pedagogy, disability politics, inclusive and multi-cultural education, community
management, emancipatory research and narrative enquiry. Dr. Azzopardi is highly
involved in the Masters in Youth and Community Studies and currently coordinates
the research component of the course. Dr Marilyn Clark (Social Psychologist), Mr
Albert Bell (Sociologist) and Ms Miriam Teuma (Youth Worker), members of the said
Department will be contributing to this short course as well.
DATES AND TIMES
I wish to register for the course ‘Understanding Young People in
Today’s Society’.
The course will be spread over 7 weeks, from Friday 5 December 2008 to Friday 30
January 2009. There will be a four-hour session every Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM THE COURSE
I enclose the sum of €85 as participation fee
I will pay the participation fee of €85 by 1st December 2008
EDUCATIONAL REQUIRMENTS
(cheques are to be made payable to the University of Malta)
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The course should be of interest to teachers, youth leaders, youth workers,
community workers, LSAs, youth activists, parents, young people themselves and
professionals involved in the field of youth, policy, care/support workers, members
of NGOs, social workers and the general public.
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An ‘O’ Level pass in English language is normally required for an applicant to be
admitted to this course. Applicants without this qualification may be admitted,
provided that the Board of Studies of this course is satisfied that the applicant can
follow the course with profit
Filled-in Registration forms are to be sent not later than 1st December 2008
to: The Secretary, University Gozo Centre, Mgarr Road, Xewkija, Gozo.
Tel: 2156 4559; 2156 2054, Fax: 2156 4550, E-mail: ugc@um.edu.mt
The course fee will be € 85 per person, covering tuition and course notes.
Note to applicants: The course will be offered subject to there being a
sufficient number of applicants.
Participants who attend at least 80% of the sessions will be awarded a Certificate
of Attendance.
COURSE FEE
CERTIFICATES
FURTHER INFORMATION
Information about this and other courses at the University Gozo Centre can
be obtained from:
The Administrator
University of Malta Gozo Centre,
Mgarr Road, Xewkija, Gozo
Tel: 21564 559; 2156 2054 Fax: 2156 4550;
Email: ugc@um.edu.mt
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
GOZO CENTRE
SHORT COURSE
UNDERSTANDING YOUNG PEOPLE
IN TODAY’S SOCIETY
Organised by the
University Gozo Centre
in collaboration with the
Department of Youth and Community Studies
Faculty of Education
University of Malta
Course Coordinator
Dr Andrew Azzopardi
Dates and Time
Friday 5 December 2008 to Friday 30 January 2008
Lecture Session: Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Venue
University Gozo Centre, Mgarr Road, Xewkija, Gozo.