240103 SE Ageing and Health in Africa (2015S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 24 - Kultur- und Sozialanthropologie

Continuous assessment of course work

Participation at first session is obligatory!

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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).

Registration is open from Su 01.02.2015 00:01 to Su 22.02.2015 23:59
Deregistration possible until Su 15.03.2015 23:59

Details

max. 40 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Brigit Obrist

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Monday 08.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Übungsraum (A414) NIG 4. Stock
Friday 12.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Seminarraum D, NIG 4. Stock
Monday 15.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Übungsraum (A414) NIG 4. Stock
Friday 19.06. 15:00 - 18:15 Übungsraum (A414) NIG 4. Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course explores a range of discursive formations of ageing and health in Africa and examines whether and how they shape social life in diverse rural and urban settings.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written seminar paper, oral presentations, and participation.

Written seminar paper = 50% of the grade
Article presentations = 20% of the grade
Presentations of the seminar paper = 20% of the grade
Participation = 10% of the grade

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The intention is to provide a comprehensive overview and critical discussion of the subject matter. A written seminar paper will be the tangible result of the course.

Examination topics

The course consists of lectures, presentations and seminar discussions.

Reading list

Maharaj, Pranitha, ed. (2013) Ageing and Health in Africa. New York: Springer.
Sokolovsky, Jay, ed. (2009) The Cultural Context of Ageing: Worldwide Perspetives. (3rd ed.) Westport, London: Praeger.

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