7814 (v.6) Social Gerontology 492

Area:

Department of Social Work and Social Policy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Introduction to various scientific and professional understandings of the ageing process as it occurs in contemporary western industrial society. Human service responses to older people.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Become familiar with gerontological concepts of ageing. An appreciation of the position of older people in the family and society. The ability to apply this knowledge to your understanding of thesocial welfare needs of older people. An awareness of the range of policies and services concerning older people. An understanding of the historical and comparative dimensions of public policy in relation to older people. Knowledge of good models of practice in social welfare services for older people.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Aitken, L. and Griffin, G. (1996), Gender issues in elder abuse. London, Sage Publications. Ashman, A.F. and Suttie, J. (1995), "Changing existing services for older people with an intellectual disability". Australian and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities 20(3): 189-204. Australian Bureau of Statistics. (1998), Disability, ageing and carers. ABS Cat. No. 4430.0. Canberra, Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Bureau of Statistics. (1998), 1998 Yearbook. Canberra, Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (1997), Nursing homes in Australian 1005-96: A statistical overview. Canberra, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, and Department of Health and Family Services. (Aged Care Statistics Series No. 1). Barnett, K. and Cricelli, M. (1990), Caring for caregivers: the multicultural respite care project. Australian Social Work 43(3): 39-43. Beauvoir, S.de. (1977), Old Age. Harmondsworth, Penguin. Department of Social Security. (1997), Home and residence choices for older people: information and help form social security, centrelink, veteran's affairs and health and family services. Canberra, Centrelink.

Unit Texts:

McCallum, J. and Geiselhart, K. (1996), Australia's new aged: issues for young and old. St Leonards, Allen and Unwin. Sax, S. (1993), Ageing and public policy in Australia. St Leonards, Allen and Unwin.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment I 20%, Assignment II 20%, Essay 60%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

61300 Public Health (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Not Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

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