The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Human ageing and elderly service 2005 (international students) - Senior citizens in the society
- Human ageing and elderly service 2005 (native students) - Senior citizens in the society
- Human ageing and elderly service 2004 (native students) - Senior citizens in the society, general topics
- Human ageing and elderly service 2004 (international students) - Senior citizens in the society, general topics
- Human ageing and elderly service 2006 (native students) - Senior citizens in the society
- Human ageing and elderly service 2007 (native students) - Senior citizens in the society
- Human ageing and elderly service 2008 (native students) - Senior citizens in the society
- Human ageing and elderly service 2006 (international students) - Senior citizens in the society
- Human ageing and elderly service 2007 (international students) - Senior citizens in the society
- Human ageing and elderly service 2008 (international students) - Senior citizens in the society
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (international students) - Senior citizens in the society
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (native students) - Senior citizens in the society
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (international students) - Senior citizens in the society
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (native students) - Senior citizens in the society
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the living conditions and quality of life of older people in the post modern society.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to
- define quality of life and main concepts related to quality of life.
- be aware of the most important determinants of quality of life in old age.
- explain the relationship between objective and subjective dimensions of quality of life.
-present, discuss and describe how different factors influence on quality of life of senior citizens.
Course contents
Quality of life and related concepts
Determinants of quality of life in old age
Dimensions of quality of life
During this course the students do an individual assignment were they discuss and describe different factors influencing quality of life in old age. In this assignment students refer correctly to current literature and research articles. The individual assignments are presented in a seminar.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Basics in gerontology
Additional information
Compulsory attendance at lectures, literature search, seminars.
The student is required to meet the teacher at least once for discussion and tutoring before the seminar.
Recommended or required reading
Bond, J. & Corner, L. (2004) Quality of life and older people. Berkshire: Open University Press.
Gubrium, J.F. & Holstein, J.A. (Eds) (2000) Aging and everyday life. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.
Study activities
- Lectures - 3 hours
- Laboratory lessons and tasks in a simulated environment - 3 hours
- Tuition managed by students but supervised by the teacher - 27 hours
- Individual studies - 80 hours
- - 20 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 100 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 33 hours
Mode of Delivery
Supported virtual education
Assessment methods
- Exams
- Demonstrations and presentations
- Reports and productions
Assessment requirements
Written assignment grading 1-5
Both the content of the paper and the scientific writing are assessed.
Seminars, attendance mandatory
Teacher
- Sanila Marjaana
- Skogster Annika
Examiner
Sanila Marjaana
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
The timetable of the course
-Introduktion to the course 23.3.11.
-Web meeting 31.3. and 5.4.
-Seminar plan ready for presentation to the teacher 11.4.11.
-Presentation, tutoring and discussion with the teacher 13.-29.4.11
-Seminar ready 6.5.
-presentations 12.5.klo 9.00 - 13.00 and 13.5. klo 9.00 - 12.45
Assessment methods
- 2011-05-30 - Exams
- 2011-04-11 - Demonstrations and presentations
- 2011-05-06 - Reports and productions