Perceptions of Aging
Perceptions of Aging examines public views of aging and aging science through critical analysis of films, covering age-related diseases, biological plausibility, media accuracy, and end-of-life care.
Summary
What you’ll be able to do
Develop knowledge of how aging as well as the science of aging is perceived by the public.
Develop knowledge novel techniques and approaches at the cutting edge of aging research.
Demonstrate critical reasoning with regards to methods and conclusions drawn in popular media.
Demonstrate critical thinking with regards to course material through in-class interactive discussion with peers and faculty.
Integrate instruction material and personally-researched scientific texts to formulate individual thoughts on topics not directly covered in lecture.
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Designed to provide a broad understanding of how aging and the science of aging is perceived by the public, with an emphasis on the critical examination of movies in which aging is a major theme. Discussion topics will include the perception of aging and age-related diseases as a positive or negative theme; the biological plausibility of pro- or anti-aging mechanisms; the accuracy of aging science in media; and the clinical, cultural, and personal perceptions of end-of-life care, death, and bereavement.
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Topics
- Perception of aging and age-related diseases
- Biological plausibility of pro- or anti-aging mechanisms
- Accuracy of aging science in media
- Clinical, cultural, and personal perceptions of end-of-life care, death, and bereavement
Skills
- Knowledge of public perception of aging and aging science
- Knowledge of novel techniques and approaches in aging research
- Critical reasoning regarding methods and conclusions in popular media
- Integration of instructional material and personal research to formulate independent thoughts
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