Courses & Units
Advanced Topics in Policies and Systems in Dementia CAD703
Introduction
This unit develops critical thinking and deeper evaluation of research for advanced students studying policy and the design of systems relevant for people living with dementia. Students form a peer critique group to examine articles in domains of particular interest. Papers are selected to evaluate in an online journal club environment, with input and guidance from academics experienced in the field. Students then propose individual topics relevant to their professional and/or personal context, and undertake a critical literature review and evaluation.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Topics in Policies and Systems in Dementia |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAD703 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre |
| Coordinator | Doctor Kathleen Doherty |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Critically examine evidence to support dementia-related policy
- Critically analyse the interactions between policies and systems in their attempt to address the needs of people living with dementia
- Analyse the importance of the lived experience of people with dementia and their families as essential to the design and implementation of dementia-related policies
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061399 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $1,654.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CAD603Teaching
| Assessment | Negotiated topic proposal (10%)|Negotiated topic report (40%)|Journal club participation and critique (50%) |
|---|---|
| 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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