Having passed the course the student is able to consider ageing and old age as social and cultural phenomena. The student can analyze ageing as an individual experience. The student understands the impact of health, social relationships and social and health care services on old people’s wellbeing.

The adoption of contents of books and articles and the adequacy of written essays are graded on a scale 1-5 or failed.

Common literature for all examinees:

Bond J., Peace S., Dittmann-Kohli F. ja Westerhof G. (toim.). 2007. Ageing in society. (3. painos) Sage Publications. (4 op)

Additional literature:

Ikääntyminen voimavarana. Tulevaisuusselonteon liiteraportti 5. Valtioneuvoston kanslian julkaisusarja 33/2004. (2 op) (Myös verkkojulkaisuna)

Estes CL ym. 2003. Social theory, social policy and ageing. A critical introduction. Open University Press. (2 op)

Tornstam L. 2005. Åldrandets socialpsykologi. Norstedts Akademiska Förlag. (2 op)

Note: Some of the additional literature is possible to substitute with suitable articles as agreed separately with the teacher in charge.

Book exam on HES general exam dates. No lectures. 

Autumn term

11.9.2014 at 12-16

30.10.2014 at 12-16

4.12.2014 at 12-16

Spring term 2015

22.1.2015  at 12-16

19.3.2015  at 12-16

7.5.2015  at 12-16

Tapio Kirsi is the responsible teacher in autumn 2014. The teacher for spring 2015 will be announced by the end of year 2014.