SOC 209 - Aging in Society

Institution:

Clinton Community College

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Description:

Prerequisites: SOC 101, Completion of ENG 094 or placement in ENG 101. This course will explore aging as a social phenomenon (not just a biological fact) in order to more fully understand the social and personal implications of the aging process. Both "macro" and "microperspectives will be applied to answer questions about the experience of aging for the individual and the society in which we live. The diversity of the population we call "elderly" will be emphasized as we explore thecultural, social, economic, political, health, and personal dimensions of becoming old and being old in America.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.clinton.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 562-4200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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