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Ageing in Low & Middle Income Countries (POPH90269)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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Low and middle-income nations generally are rapidly transitioning epidemiologically to longer life expectancies and greater proportions of elderly among populations. In these settings, within society and the family, the aged commonly hold high regard and status. At the same time, as people live longer, greater pressure is placed on constrained state and family finances and health systems, particularly due to increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases. This subject examines and builds skills to effectively respond to the complex interplay of ageing, family, society and health in low and middle-income countries.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this subject students will be able to:
- Articulate the shifting influences of family and society on ageing populations in development settings
- Critically analyse policy relevant to older citizens in low and middle income countries
- Explore responses to ageing-related health conditions in development contexts, e.g. non-communicable diseases, mental health and disability
- Assess health systems impacting aged citizens in low and middle income countries
- Reflect on the lived experiences and agency of the aged in development settings
Generic skills
Students will be provided with the opportunity to practise and reinforce:
- High-level skills in critical thinking and analysis
- Advanced written communication skills
- The ability to connect theoretical concepts to everyday practice
- Competency in sourcing, assessing and applying evidence
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Weekly Contribution to online discussions (1000 words) (20%)
- Scenario-based critical reflection (1000 words or equivalent) due middle of the teaching period (20%)
- One 3,000-word assignment due at the end of the teaching period (60%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public Health Course Graduate Diploma in Ageing Course Graduate Certificate in Ageing Course Master of Ageing Course Specialist Certificate in Ageing Informal specialisation Ageing
Last updated: 3 November 2022