Summer Course

2024

Cultural Dynamics and Life-Span Development: Research Approaches and Practical Interventions

An International Summer Course by Center for Indigenous and Cultural Psychology (CICP) & Center for Life-Span Development (CLSD) Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Course Overview

Cultural Dynamics and Life-Span Development is an international summer course held by the Center for Indigenous and Cultural Psychology and the Center for Life-Span Development, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. This summer course will mainly discuss current issues in cultural dynamics and life-span development. Ultimately, this research will be divided into two sections: research and intervention. Students will gain insight from current research and interventions through panel presentations with experts.

This course will help students re-understand the role of culture in life-span human development. We will explore the culture and life-span development paradigm in a contemporary context. Using an indigenous approach, we will study the context of social relations in Java, how resettlement life affects adolescent development, and how pop culture has shifted our view of human development. Furthermore, this course will provide insight into current methodological research and approaches in the context of cultural and lifespan development.

Time and Place

17 September – 8 October 2024 via Zoom Meeting, ELOK, and Google Classroom.

Course Detail

ModuleTitleDescription
Module 1Understanding Culture and Life-Span Development: Concept and Current PerspectivesThis module will revisit our paradigm of culture and how we contextualize it in today's global conditions. The discussion will delve into the influence of the global north-global south paradigm on life-span development. Furthermore, it will explore the impact of our digital interactions and the looming climate crisis on our perspectives of life-span development.
Module 2Methods for Contextual Life-Span Development: Research and InterventionIn the upcoming second module, we will delve deeply into the methodologies for researching human development. This module will encompass a comprehensive exploration of various facets of life-span development research, including integrating cultural diversity, optimally utilizing action research and photovoice techniques, and the ethical principles inherent in this field.
Module 3Thematic Explorations of Contextual Research and Intervention on Life-Span DevelopmentThe third module will consist of two distinct sessions: research and intervention. Throughout this module, expert-led discussions will explore integrating cultural perspectives and life-span developmental methodologies into research and practical contexts. The "research session" will delve into utilizing cultural and indigenous methodologies within life-span developmental research. Conversely, the "intervention session" will involve dialogues with experts highlighting the significance of cultural considerations in interventions, such as those addressing bullying, youth dynamics, and empowering older adults.
Module 4Manuscript Writing Workshop (optional)At the end of the summer course, students can prepare their research canvas and manuscript to secure their seats in our exclusive workshop. The workshop will be held in offline settings and will discuss how to write a manuscript efficiently. This workshop will offer students an opportunity to discuss their research with our experts.

This workshop, spanning 4 hours over 2 days, will provide a total of 8 hours of immersive learning. Students will have the opportunity to consult, review, and receive feedback on their submitted proposals, all of which will be centered on the fascinating and crucial fields of cultural psychology and growing up in context.

List of Speakers

NameInsitutionCountry
Prof. Jaan ValsinerAalborg UniversityDenmark
Prof. Giuseppina MarsicoUniversity of SalernoItaly
Prof. Emiko KashimaLa-Trobe UniversityAustralia
Prof. Peter van EeuwijkUniversity of BaselSwitzerland
Dr. Elga AndrianaUniversitas Gadjah MadaIndonesia
Dr. Andrian LiemMonash University Malaysia - Universitas Sebelas MaretMalaysia - Indonesia
Prof. FaturochmanUniversitas Gadjah MadaIndonesia
Surya SahetapyRochester Institute of TechnologyUS
Ryan SugiartoUniversitas Gadjah MadaIndonesia
Dr. Jessica NavarroElon UniversityUS
Dr. Sutarimah AmpuniUniversitas Gadjah MadaIndonesia
Dr. Yuni HastutiningsihThe National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN)Indonesia
Dr. Roy HuijsmansInstitute of Social Studies, Erasmus University RotterdamNetherlands
Prof. Elisabeth
Schröder-Butterfill 		University of SouthamptonUK

*) In confirmation

Course Schedule

DateTimeAgendaSpeaker
Tuesday, 17 September 202404.00 - 06.00 PM Jakarta (GMT+7)Redefining culture in current contextProf. Jaan Valsiner and Prof. Giuseppina Marsico
Wednesday, 18 September 202404.00 - 06.00 PM Jakarta (GMT+7)(Global North–Global South) culture interactions and how it shapes life-span developmentProf. Jaan Valsiner and Prof. Giuseppina Marsico
Thursday, 19 September 202404.00 - 06.00 PM Jakarta (GMT+7)Polyculturalism in understanding lifespan development in current societyProf. Emiko Kashima
Friday, 20 September 202404.00 - 06.00 PM Jakarta (GMT+7)A critique of life course interventionProf. Peter van Euwijk
Wednesday, 25 September 202404.00 - 06.00 PM Jakarta (GMT+7)Contextual action research in developmental psychology using PhotovoiceDr. Elga Andriana
Thursday, 26 September 202404.00 - 06.00 PM Jakarta (GMT+7)Ethical practice in integrating life-span development research and interventionDr. Andrian Liem
Friday, 27 September 202404.00 - 06.00 PM Jakarta (GMT+7)Social relations in the Javanese contextProf. Faturochman
Monday, 30 September 202404.00 - 06.00 PM Jakarta (GMT+7)Risk and resilience in developmental diversity: Learning from Deaf cultureSurya Sahetapy
Tuesday, 1 October 202404.00 - 06.00 PM Jakarta (GMT+7)An Indonesian Indigenous perspective of life-span development Ryan Sugiarto
Wednesday, 2 October 202404.00 - 06.00 PM Jakarta (GMT+7)Digital society and life-span developmentDr. Jessica Navarro
Thursday, 3 October 202404.00 - 06.00 PM Jakarta (GMT+7)Collaborative life-span development interventionDr. Sutarimah Ampuni and Dr. Yuni Hastutiningsih
Monday, 7 October 202404.00 - 06.00 PM Jakarta (GMT+7)Research with children and youth in the context of migrationDr. Roy Huijsmans
Tuesday, 8 October 202404.00 - 06.00 PM Jakarta (GMT+7)Empowering older adultsProf. Elisabeth Schröder-Butterfill

All sessions will be delivered in English. Sign language interpretation and closed captioning will be provided.

Participants and Fees

This course is targeted for students at all levels and degrees (undergraduate, Master, and PhD), academics, early-career researchers, practitioners from international and local organizations.

The course (full participation with credits) is limited to 100 students (international and domestic) at any degree. Other interested participants (students at all degrees, academics, ECRs, and professionals) can register their participation for full attendance (without credits) or each individual session of the Summer Course (fee applies). The following fees apply for full participation and individual session in the course:

Course
Indonesian students = IDR 1.000.000
Indonesian professionals = IDR 1.500.000
International students = IDR 2.000.000 / USD 125
International professionals = IDR 2.500.000 / USD 155

Manuscript Writing Workshop
All participants = IDR 1.000.000 / USD 65

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for participants wishing to register their full participation with credits only:

  1. ASEAN Students: Students from ASEAN Countries will be eligible to apply for a limited number of scholarships (Free Course Fee), on a competitive basis for 25 students.
  2. 50% partial scholarship for eligible Indonesian students (exclusively for undergraduate psychology students of Universitas Gadjah Mada).
  3. Non-ASEAN Students (Asian, Australian, European, African and American Students) will be eligible for the scholarship for the Course (Free Course Fee), on a competitive basis for 25 students.

Applicants are required to upload a motivation letter (not more than one page) to the registration form.

Admission and Registration

The entire admission and registration processes are done through:

http://ugm.id/SCCultureLifeSpan

Credits

The overall course duration is 96 hours or equal to 2 credits/SKS (Indonesia). Upon completion of the course, participants will be provided with a certificate outlining the course program and hours with possible credit transfer for students of all degrees. Should you wish to register for transferable credit, please ensure that your institution accepts credit transfer from Universitas Gadjah Mada Indonesia.