DESCRIPTION: The 2017 Population Projections note that by 2035 there will be 78 million people over 65 years of age; a number greater than the expected number of people under 18 years of age. How does this statistic drive the dialogue of who is “old” and what frames “ageism”? This course will explore the various dimensions of aging: chronological, biological, psychological, and social through the diverse lenses of health and justice. A broad background of the social justice and health equity challenges of aging will be addressed through online lectures, readings, multimedia content, and interactive discussions.
At the conclusion of this course the students are expected to:
Course Requirements |
Points |
Discussion Posts (8 x 5 pts) |
40 |
Response to Discussion Posts (15 x 1pt) |
15 |
Combating Social Injustice in the Aged in Action (3 x 10pts) |
30 |
Final Reflection Paper |
15 |
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Total |
100 |
Date | Day | Details | |
Mar 27, 2020 | Fri | Week 1 Discussion Post - Due Thurs 3/26 by 11:59pm | due by 05:59AM |
Apr 03, 2020 | Fri | Week 2 Discussion Post - Health Issues and Aging | due by 05:59AM |
Apr 10, 2020 | Fri | Week 3 Discussion Post - Social Justice Issues in Aging | due by 05:59AM |
Apr 10, 2020 | Fri | Combating Social Injustice in the Aged in Action #1 | due by 05:59AM |
Apr 17, 2020 | Fri | Week 4 Discussion Post Due: Thursday 4//16 at 11:59pm | due by 05:59AM |
May 01, 2020 | Fri | Week 5 Discussion Post - *** Due next Thursday 4/30/20 and 11:59pm*** | due by 05:59AM |
May 08, 2020 | Fri | Weeks 6 and 7 Combined Discussion Post Due Th 5/7/20 @11:59p | due by 05:59AM |
May 12, 2020 | Tue | Combating Social Injustice in the Aged in Action #2 Due Monday 5/11/20 by 11:59pm | due by 05:59AM |
May 19, 2020 | Tue | Combating Social Injustice in the Aged in Action #3 Due Mon 5/18/20 by 11:59p | due by 05:59AM |
May 19, 2020 | Tue | Week 8 Discussion Post Due: Monday 5/18 | due by 05:59AM |
May 26, 2020 | Tue | Final Reflection Paper Due: Monday 5/25/2020 11:59pm | due by 05:59AM |