GLCb2022 Global Ageing

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Marcela Petrová Kafková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Lucie Vidovićová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Lucie Vidovićová, Ph.D.
Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Soňa Enenkelová
Supplier department: Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Tue 10:00–11:40 U34
Prerequisites
no prerequisites
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 9/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The course introduces and discusses key issues of ageing global populations in the broader context of population studies. The aim is to introduce learners to the sources of ageing, its dynamics and societal impacts from a global and systemic perspective.
Learning outcomes
- identify and describe the current demographic and societal sources of ageing, their solutions and future prospects;
- describe the factors that influence systems for dealing with population ageing from the perspective of global/supranational actors;
- write an essay analysing the situation of nations/regions in the global system;
Syllabus
  • 1/ Introduction: ageing as the greatest challenge of the 21st century
  • 2/ Demographic resources I.
  • 3/ Demographic resources II.
  • 4/ Health and health inequalities
  • 5/ Social poicies in comparative perspective
  • 6/ Care regimes
  • 7/ Reading Week
  • 8/ Guest lecture
  • 9/ Global policies, global actors I.
  • 10/ Global policies, global actors II.
  • 11/ Environmental Contexts
  • 12/ Student presentation I.
  • 13/ Student presentations II.
Literature
  • HelpAge Int: https://www.helpage.org/resources/publications/ (regionaly relevant publications)
  • https://population.un.org/wpp/Publications/ (Section: Highlights, Ten Key Findings, and relevant country profiles)
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, small group projects, reading, reverse class and peer to peer learning
Assessment methods
Final seminar work (paper) - national/regional case study and its in-class presentation
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
The consultations are provided during the whole semester on demand, both in-person and online. Please request your time slot at 11638@muni.cz
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