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SOCIAL CTERVAL2 Social Context of Ageing (open university studies, Tampere) 5 ECTS
Implementation is also a part of open university teaching
Periods
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
Language of instruction
English
Type or level of studies
Advanced studies
Course unit descriptions in the curriculum
Degree Programme in Health Sciences
Public Health
School of Health Sciences

Learning outcomes

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

The course belongs to Advanced Studies in Public Health Science

General description

The course is based on recorded lectures given by a Dutch exchange researcher Marja Aartsen in spring term 2010. The course contains watching six recorded lectures opened for the students in Moodle and four workshop sessions where the core themes of the lectures will be discussed and assignments given to students unpacked .
The workshop sessions will be held on Thursdays at 12-14 o'clock on 6, 13 and 27 November and 11 December 2014.

Payment

50 euros
Cancellation of enrollment: Enrollment for the course is binding. After the enrollment, in case you can´t start the course, the day when the cancellation must be done: 3.11.2014 at the latest. If you will cancel the enrollment later, the total course fee will be charged. (The bill will be sent home by post after the course has started.)

Teachers

Tapio Kirsi, Teacher responsible

Teaching

6-Nov-2014 – 11-Dec-2014
Group work
Group work 8 h
Työryhmäistunnot/Ylähylly T-building (Medisiinarinkatu 3, Tampere)
Thu 6-Nov-2014 at 12.00-14.00
Thu 13-Nov-2014 at 12.00-14.00
Thu 27-Nov-2014 at 12.00-14.00
Thu 11-Dec-2014 at 12.00-14.00
Independent work

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Evaluation criteria

Passing the course is graded on scale 1-5

Study materials

Literature will be given in Moodle/the workshops

Further information

ENROLLMENT FOR STUDIES
Enrollment starts on Wed 15th Oct 2014 at 10 (am.). Link to application form Enrollment ends on Wed 29th Oct

Notice! The name of the course ("TERVAL2Social Context of Ageing") will not be seen on the application form until the enrollment starts

The students will be accepted in order of enrollment (first come first served -basis)

When your enrollment is received by Open University, you will receive confirmation by letter.

(Enrollment of UTA-students: by NettiOpsu)

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Teacher responsible: tapio.kirsi(at)uta.fi

University Services/open university studies:

paivi.antinoja(at)uta.fi

ulla.lassila(at)uta.fi

School of Health Sciences
The Course is part of the following teaching schedule
School of Health Sciences
Open university teaching