Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge of gerontology and elderly service.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student should:
- have basic knowledge of gerontology
- have basic knowledge of cultural perspectives and cross-cultural communication

Course contents

Introduction to human ageing:
- Ageing and old age; definitions and concepts
- The ageing population; demographic trends
- Philosophical and cultural aspects of ageing and old age
- cultural perspective, applied anthropology and cross-cultural communication through interactive learning
- What is gerontology?
- What is a geronom? Visits by geronoms.

Through the reading material get an introduction to research material:
- the structure of a research article and to find scientific articles on EBSCO
- the most basic keywords in science and research articles

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Recommended or required reading

Recommended literature:
Athley, R.C. (2004) Social forces and aging. An introduction to social gerontology. United States: Wadsworth. Chapter 1.
Articles and handouts presented during the course for example by Anneli Sarvimäki.
Lecturenotes.
Extra reading:
Binstock, R.H. (2006) Handbook of ageing and the social sciences. Academic Press
Biggs, S. (1996) Understanding ageing. Images, attitudes and professional practice. Buckingham: Open University Press
Daatland, S.O. & Biggs, S. (Red) (2006) Ageing and diversity. Multiple pathways and cultural migrations. Bristol: The Policy Press. Chapter 1.
Holmes,E.R.& Holmes,L.D.1995. Other Cultures, Elder Years. United States: Sage Publications.
Articles and handouts presented during the course.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 40 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 10 hours
  • Tuition managed by students but supervised by the teacher - 20 hours
  • Individual studies - 63 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 133 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 63 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 70 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams
  • Demonstrations and presentations
  • Reports and productions

Teacher

Gustafs Christel

Examiner

Gustafs Christel

Group size

No limit

Course completion date

Date for course completion will be announced later

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Assessment methods

  • 2010-10-22 - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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