ANT 639 - Aging in Cross- Cultural Perspective

Institution:

University of Kentucky

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Description:

The course has three themes. These are critical discourse, modeling and personal explorations. The course will involve extensive reading and discussion of a selection of contemporary literature on socio-cultural aspects of aging. As part of this there will be a thorough examination of such foundational concepts as culture, ethnicity and "race," facilitating critical use of these concepts by students. There will be a number of presentations by researchers experienced in doing aging research in cross-cultural settings. Each student is asked to select a topical area for individual study and exploration that is consistent with the cross-cultural focus of the course. The course is intended as a course for the gerontology and health Ph.D. program. The content emphasizes gerontologically relevant work done by research anthropologists. Prereq: Consent of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uky.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 257-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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