The course covers principal social gerontological theories and perspectives, researcg on ageing and on older adults, and how older adults living conditions can be understood bases on the older adults social, physical and cultural context. The course also covers concepts on equality, integrity, dignity and ethics in professional situations when meeting older adults.
Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.
Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.
Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).
Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.
Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.
To Literature ListAsk us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00
In the learning platform Canvas you can find more information about the course.
Visit the course roomThe course covers principal social gerontological theories and perspectives, researcg on ageing and on older adults, and how older adults living conditions can be understood bases on the older adults social, physical and cultural context. The course also covers concepts on equality, integrity, dignity and ethics in professional situations when meeting older adults.
Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.
Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.
Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).
Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.
Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.
To Literature ListAsk us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00
