The family as a social institution on the basis of the data of ethnology, history, and contemporary studies. Special attention to contemporary culture patterns. A description and analysis of contemporary, changing ethnic cultures and lifestyles in American society. A comprehensive study of the later years of life including physical changes, social adaptations, psychological aspects and the interactions among these areas. Successful aging is explored as well as problem areas.
Attention is given to intervention strategies and to theoretical formulations.
Students are expected to participate in ongoing relationships with the elderly. This seminar style class with an interdisciplinary format is open to service minded graduate students and senior undergraduates in all majors. Various teaching modes will be used to explore the interdependence of the generations including student presentations, site visits, and small group creative curriculum projects. . Consideration and comparison of traditional and current programs in official, proprietary and voluntary health agencies. The place of social services within the institution of social welfare.