SOCI 3373 N2
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The meaning and process of aging and the roles and statuses of the aged in a variety of modern and historical cultures. A comparison of social policies concerned with aging in different countries.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
6 h from SOCI 1006, 1106, or 6 hrs from 1013/1023/1033/1113 or equivalent.
Reviews
Subjects
- Ethnicity
- National origin
- Culture
- Population aging
- Population
- Individual
- Countries
- Social policies
- Policies
- Cultures
Course programme
In this course, you'll explore the influence of ethnicity, national origin, and culture on individual and population aging.
Topics include:
- Social policies, programs, and services in different countries
- Roles older persons play in cultures around the world
- Demographic challenges from aging populations
You will build your understanding of both how old age is defined differently across cultures, and of the unique experiences of older immigrants to Canada.
SOCI 3373 N2