Courses & Units
Social Constructs of Ageing CAD118
Introduction
This unit examines how ageing is a social construct. The unit will begin by examining the global phenomena of population ageing, and how language is used to discuss the social change from a young to older population. The unit also examines cultural and Indigenous beliefs of ageing and older age. You will examine and critique social attitudes towards ageing, the impacts of ageism, and how the use of language impacts on our understandings and experiences of ageing and older age. This will involve reflecting on your own views, values and beliefs.
Summary
| Unit name | Social Constructs of Ageing |
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| Unit code | CAD118 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Doctor Pauline Marsh |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Explore and describe the socio-cultural patterns and dimensions of ageing
- Examine the relevance of culture to experiences of and attitudes to ageing including Indigenous communities
- Critically explore the use of language as applied to ageing and ageing-related health conditions and interventions
- Examine and reflect on your own beliefs and values with respect to ageing and ageism
Fee Information
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week. |
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| Assessment | Discussion posts (10%)|Short essay questions (20%)|Quiz (30%)|Written assignment (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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