International Comparison of Ageing in Place (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

Learning Outcomes
After completing this learning unit students are able to;
- Search, critically analyse and synthesize diverse information on current global topics and trends regarding active ageing and age friendly society focusing on the concept and practice of ageing in place
- Develop scientific and professional, international communication and collaboration networks with communities interested in active ageing in place and age friendly societies
- Develop critical understanding and demonstrate best ethical and sustainable practices when dealing with cultural diversities, practices, beliefs and communication in the context of ageing in place

Execution methods

This on-line unit is taught in English. Students can choose the way they learn in this unit: e.g.,
- study visti to a location, community or centre abroad to observe ageing in place in practice in another culture.
- literature search on practices in different cultures for a critical academic paper or presentation of their comparison of the practices.
- interview, study on-line with other students or professionals in another country focusing on the topic.
- study an on-line module, attend a conference on the topic and write a critical paper on their findings

Content

Indicative Content;
Concepts of ageing in place
Determinants, drivers and obstacles for practice of ageing in place locally, nationally and globally, with examples of chosen cultures
Requirements and means/tools, internal and external, for developing ageing in place practice

Location and time

The course is conducted in the Moodle platform. Guidance lessons will be via the Zoom.

Teaching methods

This course is taught in English.

Completion alternatives

Different ways of studying the module –to be negotiated with the teacher:
-Participating in an international study visit (recommended)
-Participating in cross-cultural projects
-Participating in international conference
- Search for literature on concepts and practices of different cultures. Reporting in English.
- Online learning (Moodle) in a English language

Student workload

5 credits = 5x27 =135 hours.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assignment is marked pass/refer