Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - GERO 101 D100

Aging and Society (3)

Class Number: 6556

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 13, 2022
    Wed, 12:00–12:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces the social, psychological, and physical dimensions of aging. Largely based on the Canadian context, but will also include international research and knowledge. Students who have taken GERO 300 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

This multidisciplinary course will explore aging in terms of demographic change, its social, economic and cultural context, and how policies and health and welfare services have evolved to respond to aging populations. The course will comprise both lectures and class activities on different themes each week. While the focus will be on Canada, a global perspective will be an important feature. Key topics will include: ageism, healthcare, healthy lifestyles and active aging, housing and transportation, work and employment, technology, and community action. There will be an emphasis on using this knowledge to identify directions for innovation and positive change as we all grow older.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

* Understand the key challenges of aging in the 21st Century

* Describe the psychological, social, political and economic implications of an aging population

* Identify how diversity (e.g., gender and ethnicity) affects the experience of aging

* Develop capacity to think, read and write critically

Grading

  • Micro-assignment #1- Ageing Challenge 20%
  • Micro-assignment #2- Persona and scenario 20%
  • Research Paper 30%
  • Final Exam (Take Home) 20%
  • Class Participation 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Readings will be distributed in class

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.