AGIN 219 - Around the World in 80 Years: Adult Development Across Culture (GEGA)

Through the study of adult development, students will consider how the aging of the world’s population is affecting diverse cultures, societies - and families - across the globe. Issues of social justice and empowerment related to population aging will be addressed, particularly the social, economic, political and policy consequences.

Credit Hours: 3 hrs
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F)

Cross-Listed with SOCL 219

Typically offered Fall

This Global Awareness course offers students the opportunity to examine diverse cultures and countries through a social and demographic reality shared across the world: population aging. While variances exist in lifespan, every society, and every country - whether industrialized Western or least industrialized African or Asian- is faced with the circumstance of adults living longer than ever before in their history. How each culture has historically dealt with and currently deals with its again population, as well as aging individuals, offers a lens for considering the diversities and commonalities of societies around the world. Through the study of again issues of global relations, social justice, and empowerment will be addressed, particularly the social, economic, political and policy consequences.

Equivalent to SOCL 219

Previously listed as GERT 219

Last Updated:
Course Rotation 9/2014, Edited create under 07/2014; Prefix change 01/2013; Links 04/2011

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