Sociology (SOCI) 329
Aging and You: An Introduction to Gerontology (I) (Revision 2)
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Delivery Mode: Individualized study with an audio component
Credits: 3
Area of Study: Social Science
Prerequisite: None
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
SOCI 329 has a Challenge for Credit option.
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Overview
This innovative course presents aging as a normal developmental process and aims to maximize life potential at every age. Students learn by listening to leading Canadian and internationally recognized gerontologists discuss their research and experiences. Biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging are explored along with the pros and cons of Canadian social policies and programs.
Outline
Program 1: Aging: A Multi-disciplinary Approach
Program 2: Biology of Aging: Theories, Physical Exams, and Changes
Program 3: Fitness and Health I: Vision, Hearing, Mobility, and Arthritis
Program 4: Fitness and Health II: Nutrition, Appearance, and Sexuality
Program 5: Psychology of Aging: Personality, Response/Motivation, Theories/Coping
Program 6: Dementia: Alzheimer's and Related Diseases; Strategies for Prevention
Program 7: Social Psychology of Aging: Social Interaction, Human Touch, Body Language, Verbal Communication, Communication Problems, and Mutual Assistance
Program 8: Social Analysis of Aging I: The Family
Program 9: Social Analysis of Aging II: Gender; Retirement Part I—Styles and Life-Styles; Widowhood
Program 10: Social Analysis of Aging III: Retirement Part II—Planning, Work, and Leisure
Program 11: Social Analysis of Aging IV: Rural versus Urban, Ethnicity, Class
Program 12: A Statistical Interlude: Population Aging Issues, Statistics, and Research
Evaluation
To receive credit for SOCI 329, you must submit all assignments, achieve a minimum grade of 60 percent on the final examination and a composite course grade of at least “D” (50 percent). The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
| Pre-assignment | TME 1 | TME 2 | TME 3 | Final Exam | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 10% | 20% | 25% | 45% | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbooks
Novak, Mark, and Lori Campbell. Aging and Society: A Canadian Perspective. 4th ed. Scarborough: ITP Nelson, 2001.
Novak, Mark, ed. Aging and Society: A Canadian Reader: Scarborough: Nelson Canada, 1995.
Reports
Steering Committee for the Government-wide Study on the Impact of the Aging Population on Government Programs and Services. “Report A: Review of Current Government Programs and Services.” Edmonton: Alberta Seniors, June 1999.
Strategic Planning and Policy Branch. “Fact Sheet: A Portrait of Alberta Seniors.” Edmonton: Alberta Seniors. June 2001.
Other Material
The course materials include a course workbook, a student manual, and a set of twelve, one-hour programs on audiotape that correspond with the course workbook.
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 2, January 2006.
Last updated by SAS 02/13/2013 10:24:29
