This course introduces students to aging as a socio-cultural phenomenon. This course covers: aging in relation to the self-concept, family, religion, politics, health, retirement, leisure, housing, attitudes toward death, with particular emphasis on Canadian society. The course incorporates applied research into a specific topic, resulting in the writing of a major paper.

Prerequisites: Sociology 375 or Sociology 377 and 2nd year standing required or Consent of Department
Corequisites: Academic Integrity Training 100
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