Students are expected to have done the reading for each class and be prepared to contribute to the class discussion . For the summer class, we will select a number of films from the following list. All these films document important issues and concepts relevant to the sociology of aging. They supplement the reading materials and lectures, and stimulate lively class discussions. You also have the option to do five discussion papers with the lowest grade dropped.
Regular attendance is extremely important.
Unexcused absences and lack of preparation for class will affect your final grade. The course outline below is our tentative schedule. Topical material is subject to change via in-class announcements. Students are responsible for keeping themselves informed of any changes and for obtaining notes and handouts. Deppen-Wood, et al.