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| Title | Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives on Active Ageing Research |
|---|---|
| Course number | 2688 |
| Programme | Vårdvetenskap (PUF-V) |
| Language | English |
| Credits | 4.5 |
| Date | 2019-09-16 -- 2019-11-29 | Responsible KI department | Institutionen för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle |
| Specific entry requirements | |
| Purpose of the course | The purpose of the course is to enable the students to develop an in-depth knowledge of theoretical and methodological challenges in ageing research and to analyse research questions within a framework of different ageing theories with a multi-disciplinary perspective. |
| Intended learning outcomes | The students shall be able to: Theorize on complexity of research directed towards older people, and reflect on methodological challenges in ageing research Analyse research on ageing from a multi-disciplinary perspective within the framework of different ageing theories Critically judge and hypothesize on research questions within the field of ageing from different disciplinary viewpoints |
| Contents of the course | To reach the intended learning outcomes, the course will be built on the research projects of the students involved. Definitions and concepts relevant for the focus of those projects will be penetrated to make students aware of their own frame of reference and of the theory that forms a base for their research design. The course will include an overview of current ageing research issues within different professional and scientific domains in health, covering health promotion, prevention of disease and disability, rehabilitation and preservation of function. A focus on a persons resources for developing an active life, and their possible implications in research will be analysed. |
| Teaching and learning activities | Lectures, seminars, group work, study of and group discussions on scientific literature and individual work based on each student's research project. |
| Compulsory elements | Active participation in the seminars, which are mandatory. Absence from a seminar must be compensated by means of a written task, suggested by the course leader. |
| Examination | The students will be examined with a written assignment related to the student's research project. The paper will be presented and discussed at a pre-seminar. The paper shall include an ageing theory on the student's research project and reflections of stregths and weaknesses.The paper should include an attempt to apply a multi-disciplinary approach on the project. |
| Literature and other teaching material | Recommended literature: Bengtson V, Silverstein M, Putney N, Gans D. Handbook of Theories of Aging. 3rd edition. New York: Springer; 2016. Curry L, Shield R, Wetle T (Eds). Improving aging and public health research: Qualitative and mixed methods. American Public Health Association; 1 edition (January 2006). The Future of Ageing Research in Europe: A Road Map. Accessed from www.futurage.group.shef.ac.uk Relevant scientific articles will be added. |
| Number of students | 12 - 20 |
| Selection of students | Selection will be based on 1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant's doctoral project (according to written motivation), 2) date for registration as a doctoral student (priority given to earlier registration date) |
| More information | Mandatory lectures and seminars: September 16 and 17, October 17 and November 7. Group assignment (distance or physical): September 30 and October 9. Address: Alfred Nobels Allé 23, Campus Flemingsberg |
| Additional course leader | Hans Jonsson Anne-Marie Boström |
| Latest course evaluation | Course evaluation report |
| Course responsible |
Elisabeth Rydwik Institutionen för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle elisabeth.rydwik@ki.se |
| Contact person |
Elisabeth Rydwik Institutionen för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle elisabeth.rydwik@ki.se Indu Kadlac Institutionen för neurobiologi, vårdvetenskap och samhälle indu.kadlac@ki.se |
