Universität Wien

234009 SE Mortality, Health and Ageing (2022W)

6.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Continuous assessment of course work
ON-SITE
Moodle

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Kindly note that the course starts at 14:00 (NOT at 13:15). Also, on December 16th and January 19th, the course will take place at Oskar Morgenstern Platz 1, 1090 Wien.

  • Friday 28.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Friday 04.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 09.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Friday 11.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 16.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Friday 18.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 23.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Friday 25.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 07.12. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Friday 09.12. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Wednesday 14.12. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Friday 16.12. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 18.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Thursday 19.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course provides an introduction to the interdependent topics of mortality, health, and ageing, thereby focusing on different trends and patterns across time, space, and population subgroups. Students will learn about the micro-level drivers and macro-level consequences of the mortality transition and their link to global health and population ageing, considering the interaction of demographic, social, and economic processes. We will also discuss and apply various measures for health and ageing and explore relevant data sources. Finally, students will critically reflect on strategies to overcome challenges in public health and demographic ageing in both low- and high-income countries.

Assessment and permitted materials

The performance components consist of (i) a written research report, (ii) a research presentation, and (iii) preparation and active participation:

(i) Written research report (40%): Students will write a report on a small research project conducted throughout the semester.

(ii) Presentation (20%): Students will present the results from their research project at a mini conference at the end of the semester.

(iii) Preparation and active participation (40%): Students are expected to work on short take-home assignments and readings before and after class. Moreover, they are asked to actively participate in class, especially during interactive sessions, exercises, and in-class discussions.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

For a successful completion of the course, all performance components must be delivered in time and passed individually (at least 60% for each performance component). The final grade will be determined as follows

100%-91%: Excellent (1)
90%-81%: Good (2)
80%-71%: Satisfactory (3)
70%-60%: Sufficient (4)
< 60%: Unsatisfactory (5)

Attendance is compulsory; up to two absences will be excused if the lecturer is informed beforehand.

Examination topics

Reading list

Relevant literature will be announced and provided via Moodle in due time.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 25.10.2022 14:49