After the course students have better knowledge about the ageing as a phenomenon and current gerontological research and it's methods.
The course will provide basic understanding of gerontology, ageing and ageing research. In particular, the course addresses timely topic in gerontology and introduces different research methods, settings and projects.
8.2.2017 Prof. Marja Jylhä: Research on ageing: Approaches and methodology
15.2.2017 PhD student Jari Pirhonen: Autonomy of assisted living residents
22.2.2017 Doc. Kirsi Lumme-Sandt, prof. Clas-Håkan Nygård: Ageing and work
8.3.2017 Doc. Sari Stenholm: Health and functioning among old people
15.3.2016 Prof. Heli Valokivi, Univ. of Lapland: Care policy of old age
22.3.2017 PhD Leena Forma: Health, economy and old people
Modes of study:
1 ECTS Lectures and learning diary
2 ECTS Lectures, learning diary and individual essey on one lecture topic
3 ECTS Lectures, learning diary and 2 individual esseys on lecture topics