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234009 SE Mortality, Health and Ageing (2025W)

6.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Fr 24.10. 15:00-17:45 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    • Friday 07.11. 15:00 - 17:45 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
    • Friday 12.12. 15:00 - 17:45 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
    • Friday 19.12. 15:00 - 17:45 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
    • Thursday 08.01. 15:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
    • Thursday 15.01. 15:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
    • Thursday 22.01. 15:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02
    • Thursday 29.01. 15:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum 19, Kolingasse 14-16, OG02

    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

    tba

    Reading list

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

    Association in the course directory

    Last modified: Fr 27.06.2025 10:06