Credit Weight: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Sociology 1100 or Gerontology 1100 or permission of the instructor Description: An introduction to the study of the social and cultural aspects of human aging with particular emphasis on North American society. Topics may include: theory and research in aging; demographic perspectives; stereotypes and myths; and attempts to create an elder-friendly society. Cross-List(s): Gerontology 3513 Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
Credit Weight: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): Sociology 1100 or Gerontology 1100 or permission of the instructor Description: An introduction to the study of the social and cultural aspects of human aging with particular emphasis on North American society. Topics may include: theory and research in aging; demographic perspectives; stereotypes and myths; and attempts to create an elder-friendly society. Cross-List(s): Gerontology 3513 Offering: 3-0; or 3-0