Summer 2023 - GERO 410 D100
Special Topics in Gerontology I (3)
Class Number: 4795
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jun 27 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Vancouver
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Instructor:
Carol Ma
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Prerequisites:
60 units. Recommended: GERO 300.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Selected psychological, sociological, economic, biological and practical aspects of the aging of individuals and populations.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course provides a multi-dimensional perspective for students to understanding ageing and healthy longevity in Asia. Students will be able to learn a range of key population ageing issues and challenges that are facing in Asian societies. Various policies and initiatives relevant to ageing, such as, Healthy Cities, Active Ageing, Age Friendly City, from the World Health Organization to United Nations etc., in the Asian Region will be introduced. Current issues that cut across disciplines, such as caregiving, senior employment, and intergenerational bonding, health and social care integration models, ageing business opportunities will be also discussed based on various case studies in Asia.
Topics
- Aging population and health longevity in Asia
- Issues, Opportunities and challenges in an aging society
- Key International Aging related initiatives, United Nation Plan of Action on Ageing, Healthy city, age friendly city, global roadmap for healthy longevity
- Social policies and Aging in Asia
- Aging and Gender
- Aging, Family and Caregiving issues
- Aging and Life-long learning
- Aging and Health
- Aging, work and Retirement
- Future of Aging in Asia
- Case Studies (1) & (2)
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the broad multi-disciplinary perspectives on the aging and healthy longevity in Asia
- Examine various international policies on aging in Asia
- Assess the aging issues, opportunities, and challenges in Asian society.
- Identify the best practices and lesson learnt in supporting aged care in Asia
- Prepare an ageing related case study based on the Asian context.
Grading
- Group assignment 30%
- Individual assignment 30%
- Class Participation 10%
- Final Assignment 30%
Materials
RECOMMENDED READING:
Klassen T R, Higo Masa , Dhirathiti N S, Devasahayam T W (2018).: Ageing in Asia-Pacific: Interdisciplinary and Comparative Perspectives. (eText) London: Routledge. (Taylor & Francis) ISBN-13: 9781351377218
National Academy of Medicine & Commission for a Global Roadmap for Healthy Longevity (2022). Global Roadmap for Healthy Longevity.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.