The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Human ageing and elderly service 2005 (international students) - Basics in gerontology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2005 (native students) - Basics in gerontology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2004 (native students) - Gerontology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2004 (international students) - Gerontology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2006 (native students) - Basics in gerontology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2007 (native students) - Basics in gerontology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2008 (native students) - Basics in gerontology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2006 (international students) - Basics in gerontology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2007 (international students) - Basics in gerontology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2008 (international students) - Basics in gerontology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (international students) - Basics in gerontology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2009 (native students) - Basics in gerontology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (international students) - Basics in gerontology
- Human ageing and elderly service 2010 (native students) - Basics in gerontology
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 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