Avainsanat

Osaamistavoitteet

On completion of the course the student
- has acquired substantial knowledge about foundations, history and mainstream theories of social gerontology
- understands the function of social networks in ageing adults
- has practised critical thinking and scientific reasoning
- can debate on different viewpoints and defend scientific arguments
- is able to apply scientific knowledge to societal practice

Sisältö

- Classical and current perspectives of interpreting ageing
- Social networks and social integration
- Loneliness as a consequence of social unconnectedness

Edellytysten ja suositusten lisätiedot

Attendance is for students of Master of Health Science, students of Finnish master’s studies and post-graduate students

Toteutustavat

Video lectures, practicals, background literature, take-home examination

Opetuskieli

englanti

Arviointi ja arviointiperusteet

Numerolla 1-5.
Passing the course is graded on scale 1–5.

Kirjallisuus/Oppimateriaali

Literature will be given in the teaching schedule.

Lisätietoja

Organized every second year.

Kokonaisuudet johon opintojakso kuuluu