Contemporary Issues in Childhood & Youth Studies - Carlow

The roles, responsibilities and experiences that children and young people may explore outside of the family are examined. The lives of children and young people who experience adversity and resilience are studied. The future of childhood as a consequence of globalisation is critiqued. Finally, the active agency of children and young people as participants in their own lives and futures is discussed. The theme of empowering and enabling children and young people to become active citizens runs through the module.

Modules

Defining Childhood and Youth

Childhood Beyond the Family

Adversity and Resilience Among Children and Young People

Representations of Youth Issues in the Protection of Children & Young People

Childhood & Youth: the future?

All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the course.

12 WEEKS – PART-TIME

One evening per week 7.00 - 10.00pm (indicative)

Next intake September 2026.