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13383
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
OT(15H)/TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Sociology
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Entry requirements |
N.A.
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Mode of delivery |
face-to-face
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Work placements |
Not applicable
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Learning outcomes |
To provide knowledge and to stimulate reflection about the processes of ageing in their individual and social dimensions- in the context of social, economic and political changes.
To consider the relationship between non-autonomous seniors and their carers, institutions and the state.
To be able to describe the demographic and social changes which affect the elderly. To show knowledge and awareness about the many factors that may cause a situation of social exclusion among the elderly, and the forms this exclusion may be prevented.
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Syllabus |
1 Ageing and society
1.1 Social gerontology: theories, concepts and debates
1.2 Demographic ageing
1.3 Social representations of old age
2. Poverty, social exclusion and violence(s) in the elderly population
2.1 Older people, poverty and the risk of social exclusion
2.2 Discrimination and violence(s)
3. Policies, institutions and support networks
3.1 Social protection systems
3.2 Measures and programmes to support older people. Local policies and active ageing.
3.3 Elderly person(s), family(ies) and community(ies)
4. Ageing populations: needs, opportunities and challenges
4.1 Ageing, health and the Sustainable Development Goals
4.2 Good practices and case studies
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Main Bibliography |
André, Ana Catarina (2020), Os pombos da senhora Alice - Envelhecer em Portugal. FFMS.
Fernandes, Ana Alexandre (1997), Velhice e sociedade: Demografia, família e políticas sociais em Portugal. Oeiras: Celta.
Marques, Sibila (2011), Discriminação da Terceira Idade. FFMS.
Pimentel, Luísa (2005), O lugar do idoso na família. Contextos e trajectórias. Coimbra: Quarteto.
Valente Rosa, Maria João (2012), O Envelhecimento da População Portuguesa. FFMS.
Vicente, Maria João Molina (2007), "Envelhecimento demográfico e alargamento do tempo de trabalho - o debate inacabado. Implicações sócio-económicas e busca de novos paradigmas", Fórum Sociológico 17: 69-79.
+ additional and specific bibliography recommended in each lesson
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The curricular unit's programme will be developed in theoretical-practical sessions comprising the presentation of content, generally using texts or audiovisual material, and the carrying out of application, reflection and discussion work by the students. The aim is to encourage student involvement through an analytical and critical perspective, with a view to facilitating and promoting reflective and framing analyses of the issues and problems addressed.
Assessment involves two individual assignments, each weighted at 25% of the final grade, and one group assignment, weighted at 50%.
In tutorial classes, students will be accompanied in their research activities.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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