Universität Wien

234009 SE Mortality, Health and Ageing (2024W)

6.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Tu 21.01. 15:00-18:00 Seminarraum 15, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01

Registration/Deregistration

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. 40 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The sessions on October 3rd, October 10th, and January 23rd start at 13:40 (NOT at 13:15)

  • Thursday 03.10. 13:15 - 17:30 Seminarraum 15, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Tuesday 08.10. 15:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum 11 Vernetzungsraum für Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Thursday 10.10. 13:15 - 17:30 Seminarraum 11 Vernetzungsraum für Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Thursday 24.10. 15:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Friday 25.10. 15:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum 18 Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Thursday 07.11. 15:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Friday 08.11. 15:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Thursday 23.01. 13:15 - 17:30 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
  • Tuesday 28.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 9, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01

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 report, (ii) a research presentation, and (iii) preparation and active participation:

(i) Written research report (40%): Students will write a report on a course-related topic

(ii) Presentation (40%): Students will present a course-related topic during class

(iii) Preparation and active participation (20%): Students are expected to work on short assignments and readings before, during, 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 . 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: Th 05.09.2024 13:26