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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 |
The elderly population has more than doubled in the last forty years. The aging of the Portuguese population has been increasing, both at the base of the pyramid, with the decrease in the young population, and at the top with the increase in the elderly population. The age structure of the population will continue to undergo changes in the coming years, with the phenomenon of demographic aging expected to increase. Taking into account the current phenomenon of population aging, we will develop a study with the aim of presenting the demographic aspects of aging and outlining an image of the economic and social conditions of the elderly in our country. Not excluding concerns linked to exclusion, poverty, violence and discrimination.
The aim is, therefore, to understand the phenomenon of aging in Portuguese society and to understand the concepts and theories that lead to the construction of a gerontological sociology.
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Syllabus |
1. Aging and society.
1.1 Demographic View of Aging
1.2 Approach to Its Evolution.
1.3 The Recent Demographic Situation in Portugal.
1.4 Social and Demographic Aging.
1.5 Growing Old and Changing.
2.1 Social Construction of Old Age.
2.2 Sociological Perspectives on Aging - Gerontological Sociology.
2.3 Poverty, Social Exclusion, Violence and Discrimination in the elderly population.
3. Aging and Care Policy - the duty of care between the State and the Family?
3.1 The Social Protection Triangle.
4.Aging, Addictions and Frailties. Tensions and Challenges in Contemporary Portugal.
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Main Bibliography |
André, Ana Catarina (2020), Lady Alice's pigeons - Growing old in Portugal. FFMS.
Ferreira, Moura Pedro (coord.) (2017). Aging in Portuguese Society. Pensions, Family and Care. Lisbon. ICS:
Fernandes, Ana Alexandre (1997), Old age and society: Demography, family and social policies in Portugal. Oeiras: Celtic.
Marques, Sibila (2011), Discrimination of the Elderly. FFMS.
Pimentel, Luísa (2005), The place of the elderly in the family. Contexts and trajectories. Coimbra: Quartet.
Valente Rosa, Maria João (2012), The Aging of the Portuguese Population. FFMS.
+ additional and specific bibliography recommended in each class
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
The student can choose one of two assessment methods:
- A) Assessment throughout the semester (continuous assessment)
- B) Final exam
Modality A: Assessment throughout the semester (continuous assessment)
The following elements are part of the continuous assessment:
- Written presentation of an analysis of a scientific article, book, critical review... (to be defined with the teacher) - 50%
- Individual written test on a topic chosen by the program with a weighting of 40%.
- Attendance and participation with a weighting of 10%.
Approval of the curricular unit, under a continuous assessment regime, is achieved with a minimum classification of 10 values ??obtained by the weighted sum of all the assessment elements provided.
Mode B: Final exam
- Final exam with 100% weighting: includes an individual written test and, possibly, a supplementary test.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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