Ageing and Society - Diversity, Participation and Health 7,5 Credits
Drawing on social gerontology, this course aims to provide a critical understanding of old age. It will examine the position of older people in societies and how age intersects with gender, ethnicity and functionality, creating advantages and disadvantages in welfare areas such as healthcare.Course Contents
- age as a social construction
- cultural representations of age, gender and ethnicity
- ageist attitudes in welfare areas, particularly in healthcare
- disability policy and age
- older people’s rights, agency and participation in areas regarding health and welfare
Prerequisites
General entry requirements and a degree of at least 180 credits within an education in medicine, nursing or social work (or the equivalent).Level of Education: Master
Course code/Ladok code: HAGR28
The course is conducted at: School of Health and Welfare
Previous and ongoing course occasions
This course is cancelled for study period Jan 22-Mar 26.
Type of course
Single subject
Study type
Distance
Semester
Spring
2018:
Jan 22
-
Apr 01
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Time
Flexible
Number of places
20
Course coordinator
Cristina Joy Torgé
Examiner
Cristina Joy Torgé
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
16000kr
Application code
HJ-21200
Type of course
Program
Study type
Distance
Semester
Spring
2018:
Jan 22
-
Apr 01
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Time
Mixed times
Course coordinator
Cristina Joy Torgé
Examiner
Cristina Joy Torgé
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
16000kr
Application code
HJ-H8041