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SOC 375

Sociology of Aging

3 units

Fall 2024

Readings

  • Harris, Diana. K. The Sociology of Aging. 3rd ed. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. 2007
    required
Fall 2022

Topics

  • Identify and discuss the major theoretical and conceptual issues in social gerontology
  • Discuss some socio-cultural, economic and political issues affecting aging in Canada
  • Identify the myths and realities of the aging experience from a sociological perspective
  • Assess the validity of certain assumptions about the aging individuals
  • Identify the social services available to seniors in Alberta
  • Critically analyze aging issues by drawing from different sources of knowledge as discussed in the class
  • Develop and apply research, and writing skills
  • Novak & Campbell—Chapter 1

Readings

  • o Mark Novak, Northcott, & Campbell (2017). Aging and Society: A Canadian Perspective 8th Edition. Toronto: Nelson Thomson Canada
    required
  • Novak, Northcott & Campbell, Chapter 8
    unspecified
  • Novak, Northcott & Campbell, Chapter 9
    unspecified
  • Novak, Northcott & Campbell, Chapter 10
    unspecified
  • Novak, Northcott & Campbell, Chapter 11
    unspecified
  • Novak, Northcott & Campbell, Chapter 12
    unspecified
  • Novak, Northcott & Campbell, Chapter 13
    unspecified
  • Novak, Northcott & Campbell, Chapter 14
    unspecified
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