Basics of GerontologyLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Students master the basic concepts of gerontology, and they internalise gerontology as a discipline of ageing and old age. They adopt the multi-disciplinary approach of gerontology towards human beings' ageing, and they become familiar with versatile research in the field.

Content

Core concepts and theory formation. Gerontological theories and models explaining ageing. Gerontological development, research methods and inter-disciplinarity. Gerontology in Finland.