Unit of Study: BACH5343 - Ageing and Society
This unit is an introduction to social gerontology, the field of study dealing with the social aspects of human ageing. The unit design allows participants from different countries to locate their own nations ageing in a global framework. It comprises three modules: (i) Population ageing and public policy examines the social impact of, and policy responses to, the worldwide phenomenon of demographic ageing, with particular focus on work/retirement, health and aged care; (ii) Social diversity, communities and networks examines local-level social influences on the resources and vulnerabilities of ageing individuals, with particular focus on social participation/exclusion and social support; (iii) Ageing in socio-cultural context explores how culture (meanings, attitudes, values and associated institutional practices) influences concepts of the life course, with particular focus on how ageing and older people are represented in popular discourse, public administration and professional practice.
Classes: Distance mode. No on-campus attendance required
Assessment: Two 2000 word essays (33% ea), 2000 word critical reflection (34%)
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This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences
THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010
The Graduate Certificate of Health Sciences allows students who have a background in the health professions (and/or other relevant disciplines or equivalent professional qualifications and work experience) to develop discipline or cross-discipline based knowledge and research skills so they can critically evaluate and integrate evidence based practice into their work across a range of health disciplines.
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Graduate Certificate of Health Science (Education)
THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010
This program is relevant for you if you design, teach, supervise, assess or manage education programs for students, new graduates, service providers and patient educators in medicine, nursing, allied health professions and other health workers.
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Graduate Diploma of Health Science (Education)
THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010
The graduate diploma is relevant for professionals who design, teach, supervise, assess or manage education programs for students, new graduates, service providers and patient educators in medicine, nursing, allied health professions and other health workers. Students who successfully complete the graduate diploma are eligible for full credit for their study and can articulate to the master's course.
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Master of Health Science (Education)
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Health science education refers to the theory and practice of teaching and learning undertaken by health professionals in a variety of contexts, including undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical education, staff development and continuing professional education, and patient and community health education.
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Master of Health Sciences
THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2010
This flexible post-graduate program aims to equip health care professionals with the knowledge, understanding and expertise to succeed in the contemporary health care sector.
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