Module overview
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.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- 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.
- Use skills in summarising and critically discussing literature, and also your written communication skills developed through the preparation of assessed coursework.
- Identify and locate relevant literature through the use of University resources.
Syllabus
The module will include online lectures on: an introduction to the study of Gerontology; the demography of ageing (UK & Europe); the biology and epidemiology of ageing; the psychology of ageing and adjustment in later life; key theoretical perspectives on ageing and the life course; life course transitions, experiences and identity; the history of the British welfare state and key issues in the development of welfare provision; work and retirement; material resources in later life; intergenerational relations and family support; ageing, gender and inequality. The module will also include one session on 'Library and Online Resources' and one session on 'Essay Writing Skills'.
Learning and Teaching
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.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 176 |
| Teaching | 24 |
| Total study time | 200 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Module resources. Module resources available on BlackBoard include lecture PowerPoint slides, seminar readings, coursework details, exercises, references and module updates. In addition, resources also include specially ordered texts located in the Hartley Library, copied readings in Course Collections in the Hartley Library and details of specialist websites.
Textbooks
Vincent, J. et al (eds.) (2006). The Futures of Old Age. London: Sage.
Dannefer, D. and Phillipson, C. (2010). The Sage Handbook of Social Gerontology. London: Sage.
Victor, C. (2005). The Social Context of Ageing. London: Routledge.
Phillips, J. et al (2010). Key Concepts in Social Gerontology. London: Sage.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Critical Literature Review of 3,500 words (100% of grade)
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Literature review | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Literature review | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External