Ageing, Society And Social Policy (SOCI90006)
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About this subject
Overview
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This subject offers an opportunity to critically consider the place of older adults in contemporary societies and in social policy. We will examine together how adulthood, from midlife on into deep old age, is socially constructed and the ways in which particular aspects of adult ageing are emphasised in the policy arena. To this end, the subject involves three elements: Firstly, an introduction to key concepts and theories that can be used to understand adult ageing. Secondly, an examination of social problems associated with later life. Thirdly, some of the policy approaches aimed to address problems as identified. Students will be encouraged to reflectively examine their own experience, national policy frameworks and professional practice as part of this process
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should have an appreciation and understanding of:
- the different ways in which adult ageing is socially constructed;
- how to apply concepts from social gerontology to a variety of policy settings;
- the influence of adult ageing on personal identities;
- the influence of adult ageing on intergenerational relationships;
- the relationship between social structures, cultures and ageing;
- the problems of ageing societies and their relevance to the helping professions;
- the influences affecting national and international policy on ageing.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- be able to demonstrate competence in critical, creative and theoretical thinking through essay writing, seminar discussion and presentations, conceptualising theoretical problems, forming judgments and arguments from conflicting evidence, and by critical analysis;
- be able to demonstrate proficiency in the application of policy analysis skills to empirical problems;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the academic protocols of research and presentation.
Last updated: 3 December 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
PPMN90003 Social Policy: Special Topics A
Recommended background knowledge
Social Policy, Sociology, Public Policy
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 December 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A report
| Early April | 50% |
A final essay
| Early May | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Last updated: 3 December 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
Total of 170 hours
Last updated: 3 December 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public Administration Course Master of Public Administration (Enhanced) Course Master of Public Policy and Management - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 December 2022