ISSUES IN AGEING AND DISABILITY
PHE5IAD
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an overview of the issues that ageing adults and people with disability face. The intersection of ageing and disability is clarified, and you will develop a critical understanding the resource and access to care disparities faced by both groups. Contemporary policies and programs are reviewed, and support your understandings of contemporary issues faced by ageing adults with disability and/or long-term conditions. The impact of the social determinants of health for example, culture, and socioeconomic status - on the health and well-being of ageing adults and people with disability are explored. The subject provides essential information ensuring that you are able to apply what theyve learnt towards the development of policies and programs for people with disability and ageing adults within their career of choice.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAli Lakhani
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesEngaging with lectures and guest speakers, and subject readings, and the completion of two written assessments (each worth 50%).
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Ageing, Diversity and Equality: Social Justice Perspectives
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorSue Westwood
Year2019
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherRoutledge
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleChapters 2, 11-13, 15, 16, 18, 20
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Selected readings aligning with subject content and SILOs.
Resource TypeJournal article
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Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAli Lakhani
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Literature Review (2500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Presentation of an Argument and/or Perspective (equivalent to 2500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO4 |