Health Science

CNA246

2010  CNA246  Perspectives on Ageing

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CNA246 H,L,R,V Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit supports students' ability to critically appraise attitudes to ageing and aged care in Australia and to engage in independent inquiry and reflection. Students gain an understanding of the lived experiences of elderly people able to live independently or with some community support through conversations, stories and literature. Issues concerning the health and well-being of the aged in Australia are explored through critical insights into contemporary policy, research and practices in aged care.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

Written assignments (1600 word essay + 700 word narrative) 30%, online participation in tutorials and related activities 30%, two hour exam 40%.

TEACHING PATTERN: flexible mode with a blend of face-to-face and online lectures supported by asynchronous tutorials and online learning resources.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H,L,R,V
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,L,R,V
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
   Flexible scheduling - H,L,R,V
You can attend some classes out of normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: TBA

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