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FOUNDATION STUDIES IN GERONTOLOGY
GER4FSG
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students focus on normal or typical aspects of ageing, with an emphasis on adaptation in old age. Topics include populaton ageing, functional changes with age, personal control and ageing, life transitions, family relationships and the social construction of ageing.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAngela Herd
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHE4FIG
Equivalent subjects PHE42FSG PHE41FSG PHE43FSG
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Foundation Studies in Gerontology Readings | Prescribed | Herd, A. et al. (2015) | La Trobe University |
| Readings | Longevity and Social Change in Australia | Recommended | Borowski, A, Encel, S and Ozanne, E (eds) 2007 | UNSW PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. to explain the basic principles underlying demographic trends in an ageing population and the implications of population ageing
- Activities:
- Module 1 notes, readings, exercises
02. to compare and contrast the four main perspectives of ageing (sociological, bilogical, psychological and economic) and how older people may be viewed differently at different times and from different perspectives
- Activities:
- Module 2 notes, readings, exercises
03. to examine the frequency, risks and preventability of common health problems of older people and to analyse the differences between ageing and disease
- Activities:
- Module 3 notes, readings, exercises
04. to appraise the main social resources of older community-dwelling Australians and the concept of social resources and its relationship to the health and wellbeing of older people
- Activities:
- Module 4 notes, readings and structured online discussion
05. to critically assess diversity in ageing populations in the context of demographic changes, heterogenity of experiences and individual preferences
- Activities:
- Module 5 notes, readings and structured online discussion
Subject options
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City Campus, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela Herd
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 3.0 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word essay | for details check subject information | 25 | 01 |
| One 2,500-word essay | for details check subject information | 55 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Two 500-word submissions | for details check subject information. In addition there is a hurdle requirement of participation in two online discussions | 20 | 02, 03 |
Online, 2019, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAngela Herd
Class requirements
Directed Reading
Twelve 10.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word essay | for details check subject information | 25 | 01 |
| One 2,500-word essay | for details check subject information | 55 | 03, 04, 05 |
| Two 500-word submissions | for details check subject information. In addition there is a hurdle requirement of participation in two online discussions | 20 | 02, 03 |