Teaching and learning methods
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.
A Discussion Board is made available on Blackboard. Students can post general questions in the Q&A folder in the Discussion Board. Module convenors will post answers via Discussion Board in order to ensure that all students receive the same level of information regarding to the module. Students should subscribe to the Discussion Board and check Blackboard regularly so that the most updated information is not missed. For any questions concerning privacy, students should always send emails to module convenors. Timely module information is also posted in the announcements section, and emailed to students.
Module communication: Students are welcome to contact module convenors and lecturers by Discussion Board on Blackboard, in addition to by email.
The Discussion Board may also be used to post links to articles and other media items that relate to the lectures, and we also would encourage you to feel free to post about items that you would like to share with your student cohort.
Study time
Type |
Hours |
Independent Study |
176 |
Teaching |
24 |
Total study time |
200 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Module resources will be available on Blackboard, such as lecture PowerPoint slides, audiorecordings
of lectures, key readings, coursework details, discussion boards and wikis, references and
module updates. Students will be provided with guidance to use Skype for verbal/visual
communication with tutors..
Textbooks
Phillips, J. et al (2010). Key Concepts in Social Gerontology. London: Sage.
Dannefer, D. and Phillipson, C. (2010). The Sage Handbook of Social Gerontology. London: Sage.
Vincent, J. et al (eds.) (2006). The Futures of Old Age. London: Sage.
Victor, C. (2005). The Social Context of Ageing: A Textbook of Gerontology. Routledge..