Images of Aging in Popular Culture
General
Prefix
GERO
Course Number
418
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
Portrayals of aging, older adults and the aging process in popular culture and their impact on policies, interactions, stereotypes and self-perception.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Identify the negative and positive images of older adults and aging in popular culture.
Outcome
Critically review images of older adults and aging in popular culture.
Outcome
Reflect on portrayals and how they influence perceptions of others and ourselves as aging and older adults.
Outcome
Analyze how stereotypes can impact professionals as they work with aging and older adults.
Outcome
Articulate how images can more realistically reflect the diversity of older adults and aging in popular culture.
Outcome
Evaluate the impact of images of aging on policies, programs and services for older adults.
Course Outline
Course Outline
Dependencies
Programs
GERO418
is a
completion requirement
for: