Content & Objectives
Name one dimension of aging studied in this course
Physical, cognitive, or psychosocial development
What is the due time for written assignments?
Written assignments are due by 11:59 pm on the due date.
How much of your grade comes from the final Interview Presentation?
10% of the final grade
How much of your final grade represents the "Participation" and which components include?
Represent 15%
Includes: Attendance, Class Participation and Discussion Questions
What’s the primary textbook used in the course?
Cavanaugh & Blanchard-Fields, Adult Development and Aging (8th Ed.)
Which chapters/topics will be include in exam 2?
Ch 2: Neuroscience
Ch 6: Attention & Memory
Ch 7: Intelligence, Creativity & Wisdom
Ch 8: Social Cognition
Ch 12: Work, Leisure, & Retirement
What is the goal of the Film Analysis assignment?
To critically analyze how a film portrays aging and compare it with research, integrating psychological, cultural, and social perspectives
How many exams will you take, and are they cumulative? What percentage do they represent in your final score?
- 3 Exams
- They are not cumulative
- Represent 45% of total score (15% each)
How many Discussion Questions must students post?
Minimum of 8 discussion questions across topics.
How groups will be determined for the Qualitative Interview Project?
Groups will be organized based on these topic preferences.
What topic will be covered by the Guest Lecture?
Intimate Relationships & Aging
What are the individual vs. group components of the Interview Project?
QPAs 1 & 2 and the presentation are group-based; QPA3 is individual.
What types of questions appear on exams?
Multiple-choice and short open-ended applied questions.
What's the deadline for posting DQs before each topic?
By 8 PM the day before readings are due (Monday or Thursday)
How is participation evaluated in this class?
Through class engagement: asking questions, discussing readings, sharing insights
What are the lectures assigment (reading and supplementary) for the topic Where People Live (Nov 3)
Chapter 5, pp 125-140
S11. Jaffe, I. (2017, December 12). ‘Village movement’ allows elderly to age in their homes.
S12. Jenkins, Catharine & Smythe, Analisa. (2013). Reflections on a visit to a dementia care village.
Name the four parts of the Interview Project Assignments QPAs:
QPA1: Research Questions & Literature Review
QPA2: Interview Protocol
QPA3: Preliminary Analysis of Interview
How written assigments are individual?
- Film Analysis
How many unexcused absences are accepted and What happens after four unexcused absences?
4 unexcused absences
20 points for each additional unexcused absence
Find a podcast or TED Talk listed in the course materials.
S1. Applewhite, A. (2017, April). Let’s end ageism. TED.
S6. Buettner, D. (2009, September). How to live to be 100+. TED.
S11. Jaffe, I. (2017, December 12). ‘Village movement’ allows elderly to age in their homes. NPR
Find a topic/assignment where psychological, cultural, and social perspectives intersect
The Qualitative Interview Project focuses on how individual aging experiences reflect or challenge psychological, cultural, and social research.
Name one reason students are required to attend office hours
To discuss progress on class projects; at least one session is mandatory.
Which is the author of Being mortal: Medicine and what matters in the end Book? When we will discuss this book in class? Which exam will cover this reading?
Gawande, A. (2014)
Book Discussion: 12/01
Exam 3
What is the policy about AI use in this course?
Limited usage of generative AI tools
What are the formats for presenting the film analysis assignment?
- Presenation
- Short social media post or reall.