Course Requirements
Required Text:
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Harry
R. Moody Aging: Concepts and Controversies 4th edition Pine Forge Press, 2002. Available at the University District Bookstore |
Additional Reading:
Supplementary readings from other sources (e.g., books, journals, newspapers) will be made available to you
Other Course Requirements:
- Attend classes regularly and participate in the class activities and discussions;
- You are expected to have done the reading prior to each class;
- Sign up for the Current Awareness in Aging Report (CAAR), a weekly email report that helps researchers keep up to date with the latest developments in the field published by the Center for Demography of Health and Aging at the University of Wisconsin). Read the E-Clippings regularly and incorporate what you've learned into your Discussion Board postings and in-class discussions;
- Engage in lively discussions about Moody's concepts and controversies on the Web CT Discussion Board. The point of the Discussion Board is to help us gain a deeper, more complex understanding of the issues. (The postings are part of your grade! Respond to the readings - don't just state your opinions on the topics without referring to your sources.)
- Check the class Announcements page often (I post important, relevant information to this page. For example, in bad weather I will post class cancellations and make-up assignments);
- Write three Reaction Papers;
- Complete all course requirements in order to receive a passing grade.
Evaluation Criteria and Grading Policy
Students will be evaluated on the basis of
- Attendance and Class Participation; Be prepared to contribute to the class discussions and participate in interactive exercises, such as aging simulation, role play, critical thinking exercises;
- Two In-Class Examinations comprised of combination multiple choice, true/false and short answers;
- Three Reaction Papers;
- Discussion Board postings - Reflections on the reading assignments, class discussions, and/or application of new concepts.
2 In-Class Examinations
Method of Instruction
Interactive Teaching and Learning: The course will integrate "aging" games, role plays and experiential learning with reading assignments, lectures, films, and in-class discussions. Students are expected to attend each session and come prepared to discuss the assigned reading materials.
Films and Videos: All the films shown in this class document important issues and concepts relevant to the sociology of aging. They supplement the reading asignments and enhance the understanding of the aging topic we are addressing. (Note: Questions about the movies will also be included in the exams.)WebCT: The course work management system, WebCT, will be used for selected purposes in this course. By virtue of being enrolled in this course, you will automatically have access to WebCT. Click on the WebCT link (either on the navigation bar or the link highlighted within the text) and log into "My WebCT."
In addition to the WebCT Discussion Board, we will also be required to retrieve articles, addressing key issues in aging, which are provided on the Web CT reading list.
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