IIA550
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IIA550 - Bias, Ageism & Implications on Aging
Course ID
042711
Course Description
This course explores biases and ageism as social justice issues impacting older adults and the aging experience. Students will learn about how biases embedded in our culture impact messaging about aging that influences our perspective on getting older. Ageism in concepts such as the 'Aging Tsunami' and the more positive 'Silver Dividend' will be explored with opportunities for students to reflect on how these examples relate to their own career fields. Strategies for reframing messaging about the aging experience will be explored with opportunities for debate about the side effects of the proposed change. Students will leave with the ability to better protect themselves from bias messaging and to be more open to opportunities and possibilities in the field of aging.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Attributes
GIDP - IIA (Innovations in Aging)
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No