Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - GERO 822 G100

Families, Communities and Health (4)

Class Number: 4664

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Critically evaluates and synthesizes key theory, research and health promotion policy related to the intersection of aging families, communities and health. The principal theoretical perspectives will include: life course theory; social, human and cultural capital; ecological models; political economy; and community empowerment approaches. Equivalent Courses: GERO840

COURSE DETAILS:

This course critically evaluates and synthesizes key theory, research, and health promotion policy related to the intersection of aging seniors and families, communities, and health. Theoretical and conceptual perspectives will include: life course theory; social ecological, environmental, and intersectionality models. Topics will include: definitional, conceptual and methodological challenges to studying the linkages among families, communities and health; changing family and intergenerational relations; caregiving and partnership status/extended family networks; social support and resiliency/vulnerability in family health; ethno-cultural dimensions and their impact on health status, access, and health care utilization; tailoring community health promotion programs to fit the needs of aging families; and healthy public policy for age- and family-friendly communities at the local, national and global levels.

Grading

  • Seminar critiques 30%
  • Critique presentation 15%
  • Student led seminar 15%
  • Final research paper 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Web links for electronic copies of the required readings will be provided on CANVAS.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

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