Perspectives in Gerontology

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Use skills in summarising and critically discussing literature, and also your written communication skills developed through the preparation of assessed coursework.
• Summarise key aspects of population ageing, for example relating to its determinants and/or its implications for social and economic resources across the life course and in later life.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives in the study of ageing and life course.
• Identify and locate relevant literature through the use of University resources.

The module will include face-to-face lectures on: an introduction to the study of Gerontology; the demography of ageing (UK & Europe); the epidemiology of ageing; the psychology of ageing and adjustment in later life; key theoretical perspectives on ageing and the life course; life course transitions; the history of the British welfare state and key issues in the development of welfare provision; work and retirement; inter-generational relations and family support; and policy initiatives and ageing.

The module involves lectures and guest lectures from different disciplines. Learning activities include lectures, informal group discussions and independent study. Students are expected to carry out some reading in advance of each session, in order to be able to participate in discussions.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.