Evaluation: ‘The grade for this course will be based on the following: Research Project 30% Debates (5\@ 2 3 points each) 10% 15% Journal Presentation 5% ‘Theory Paper 10% Intellectual Biography 10% ePortfolio 10% syllabusAssh i 8 Careor Presentati a (Class Participation 10615% Resume & Cover Letter 5% 2 professional activities Required but not graded Assignments: 1. Research Project: You will be required to complete and present a final research project that involves analyzing data and ineludes the following: @ Anexamination of palliative care * Asmuch as possible, this topic should be examined from a multidisciplinary perspective (e.g., biological, health, psychological, sociological, economic, anthropological...) * Inclusion of all the elements of a research paper: problem statement, review of literature, methods, data analysis and presentation of findings, discussion of findings and their implications and conclusion; Presentation of your project This project will demonstrate your competence in all objectives except #6. 2. Critical Debates and Current Journals in Gerontology: You will be required to participate (in written and oral form) in a series of debates that are at the forefront of gerontology. You will draw upon the readings and additional sources to present the most persuasive argument for your position. This, assignment will demonstrate your competence in objective #1, #2 and #3. You will also review and present articles from a variety of current journals in the field (objectives #1, #3, and #6). 3. Theory Paper. You will write a paper in which you apply at least 2 major gerontological theories to the topic you have selected for your final research project. The theories should recognize the biological, psychological and social influences on aging. The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your competence in objectives #1, #2 and #3. You will write and receive comments on several drafts of this paper, 4, Intellectual Biography. You will write an “intellectual biography.” Almost all graduate or professional programs require a personal statement or “intellectual biography” that explains what brought you to this place in your scholarly/professional life and where you want fo go from here. For job seekers, this scholarly biography will assist you when asked to write similar personal statements for a professional position and when interviewed for a position. You will write several drafts of this paper and receive comments on each version. (Objective #6) 5. ePortfolio. We will spend some time in class on the ePortfolio; one-on-one help will also be available. You will present your ePortfolio to gerontology staff, faculty, and students at the end of the semester. ,‘Webruary 5] Work together on research project @ ePortioliogs ‘Week #4 | February 10 | Work together on research project reer aa a7 Journal presentation #1 Assignments due: Draft of resume and cover letter February 12 | Does Old Age Have Meaning? Debate #1: Meaning in old age is achieved through continued activity on behalf of new goals. Readings for toda Moody & Sasser, “Controversy 1: Does Old Age Have Meaning?” & all readings Waki | February 16 | Gerantotogy Tustinte Distinguished Speaker! Holly G. Prigerson, Pl, (On Being Mortal: The Human Hand in How We Die EEE ce 7:00-9:00 p.m., Emerson Suites ‘February 17 Palliative Care Mini-Conference: ‘Translating Theory into Community Practice = 9:00am, - 1:00 p.m. Location: Hotel Ithaca . February 19. | Work together of Portfolio ‘Week #6 | February 24 | Should People Have the Choice to End Their Lives? Debate #2: People Should Have the Choice to End Their Lives Readings for toda Moody & Sasser, Basic Concepts Il, p. 133-166 ‘Moody & Sasser, “Controversy 7: Should People Have the Choice to End Their Lives?” & all readings February26__| Dr. Bis out of town at a conference - Work together on ePortfolios Readings for today: Moody & Sasser, Epilogue, p. 499-502 March Work oi PSHiolios & Tob Searches ‘Assignments due: Final Resumie/Cover Letier due | Mareh 5 in @Portfolios & Job Searehs Seal March 10/12 | Spring Break a i ‘Week #8 ‘March 17 ‘Mareh 18 “Journal presentation #2 ‘Work together on Intellectual Biography. ‘Assignments due: i Draft of Intellectual Biography due: : Filin Soreening: Gen Silent 7,00-9:00 p.m.‘Texioi Hall) Room 102, lhaca College For details, see: higpy/ovw ithaca edu/gerontolag, puree an Spee March 19 Debate #3: Relircinent is an ouidated iden ‘The Changing Nature of Retirement E Readings for today: ‘Moody & Sasser, Basie Concepts M1, p. 301-334 ‘Moody & Sasser, “Controversy 10: Js Retirement Obsolete?* & all readings “Assignments due: i Drath of latelectua Biouoply due ‘Week #9 ‘Mareh 24 March 26 Work together ‘on research project & ePortfolios Assignments due: Final Intellectual Biography due Journal #3 presentat ‘Work together on research projects Assignments due: ‘Due date for Portfolio Award is tomorrow! ‘Week #10 March at ‘The Baby Boomers ‘Debate #4; Aving Baby Boomers will bankrupt the U.S. goverament ‘Readings for today: Moody & Sasser, “Controversy #11: Aging Boomers: Booin or Bust?” & all readings, Portfolio presentations Week #11 Journal #4 presentation Assignments due: Theory paper draft due ‘April Attend & (present?) Whalen Symposium ‘Week #12 Week #13 ‘April 14 | Work together on research project ‘April 16 ‘April 21, ‘Journal #5 presentation Work together on research project Assignments due: ‘Theory paper final draft due The New Aging Marketplace: Hope or Hype? Debate #5: Images of Aging in the Marketplace are Ageist | Readings for today: ‘Moody, “Controversy 12: The New Aging Marketplace: Hope ot Hype?” & all readings‘Assignments due: Research Project paper draft due April 23 ‘Work together on research project Week Hid | April28 ‘Assignments dae Reseach Paper Duell! ‘April 30: PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH PROJECTS? Final May 6, 1:30- | PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH PROJECTS Exam 4:00pm Week