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Courses in gerontology (GRT) are offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences
GRT 1101 Introduction to Aging (3 units)
Aging as a biological, psychological and sociological phenomenon in a Canadian context. Population aging and its economic, political and social impacts. Links between aging and discrimination, suicide and other social problems.
Course Component: Lecture
GRT 1501 Introduction au vieillissement (3 crédits)
Le vieillissement comme phénomène biologique, psychologique et sociologique dans un contexte canadien. Le vieillissement de la société et son impact sur les réalités économiques, politiques et sociales. Lien entre le vieillissement et l'âgisme, le suicide et autres problèmes sociaux.
Volet : Cours magistral
GRT 2100 Psychosocial Aspects of Aging (3 units)
Theories and models of aging and retirement. Social construction of aging. Impact of gender, ethnicity and race. Issues related to death and dying. Implications for individuals, their families and the care givers.
Course Component: Lecture
Prerequisite: 18 university units.
GRT 2102 Intervention with Aging Populations (3 units)
Multidisciplinary approaches, models and practices for intervening with older adults and their support networks in institutional and community settings. Interventions to respond to challenges such as poverty, abuse and addiction.
Course Component: Lecture
Prerequisite: GRT 1101 or 18 university course units.
GRT 2150 Community Involvement in Services for Older Adults (3 units)
This course consists of 60 hours of volunteer work within an organization or institution that offers services to older adults, in partnership with the community engagement team. This volunteer work is accompanied by a weekly seminar during which experiences are discussed and critical analysis is developed regarding the societal choices that have shaped services for this population.
Course Component: Lecture
Prerequisite: GRT 1101 or SVS 1500.
GRT 2500 Dimensions psychosociales du vieillissement (3 crédits)
Théories et modèles du vieillissement et de la retraite. Construction sociale du vieillissement, impact du genre, de l'ethnicité et de la race. Problématique de la mort et de la maladie à un âge avancé et les implications pour les individus, la famille et les aidants.
Volet : Cours magistral
Prerequisite: 18 university units.
GRT 2502 Intervention auprès des populations vieillissantes (3 crédits)
Présentation des approches, modèles et pratiques pluridisciplinaires développés pour intervenir auprès des personnes âgées et leur entourage en milieu institutionnel et communautaire. Études des enjeux tels que la pauvreté, les abus, la dépendance et des interventions pour y répondre.
Volet : Cours magistral
Préalable : GRT 1501 ou 18 crédits de cours universitaires.
GRT 2550 Engagement communautaire au sein de services pour personnes âgées (3 crédits)
Ce cours consiste en un engagement bénévole de 60 heures au sein d’un service pour personnes âgées, en partenariat avec l'équipe d'engagement communautaire, accompagné d’un séminaire hebdomadaire offrant une mise en commun des expériences vécues ainsi qu’une analyse critique des choix de société qui ont déterminé le déploiement de services pour cette population.
Volet : Cours magistral
Préalable : GRT 1501 ou SVS 1500.
GRT 3102 Cognitive Aging and Dementia (3 units)
Changes in memory and other cognitive functions across the lifespan. Brain changes that occur in healthy aging. Neurological and behavioral aspects of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Diagnosis of cognitive impairment and dementia. Treatment and management of dementia. Social, functional, and economic impacts of dementia. Caregiving throughout the disease course.
Course Component: Lecture
Prerequisite: 54 university course units
GRT 3103 Aging and Health: Social Issues (3 units)
Examination of social health challenges in relation to aging. Aging and mental and physical health, spirituality, sexuality, and autonomy. Critical perspectives of health prevention and promotion.
Course Component: Lecture
Prerequisite: 54 university course units
GRT 3502 Vieillissement cognitif et démence (3 crédits)
Les changements dans la mémoire et les autres fonctions cognitives tout au long du cycle de vie. Les dimensions neurologiques et comportementales de la maladie d'Alzheimer et des autres démences. Le diagnostic des déficiences cognitives et de la démence. Le traitement et l'intervention en démence. Les impacts sociaux, fonctionnels et économiques de la démence. Les soins à apporter tout au long de l'évolution de la maladie.
Volet : Cours magistral
Préalables: 54 crédits de cours universitaires
GRT 3503 Vieillissement et santé: enjeux sociaux (3 crédits)
Études des enjeux sociaux de la santé en lien avec le vieillissement. Vieillissement et santé mentale et physique, la spiritualité, la sexualité et l'autonomie. Perspectives critiques sur la promotion de la santé et les approches préventives.
Volet : Cours magistral
Préalable: 54 crédits de cours universitaires.
GRT 4103 Applied Research in Aging (3 units)
Analysis of the current state of gerontological research, from thematic and methodological perspectives. Examination of methods and tools pertinent to research in the field of aging. Exploration of ethical challenges.
Course Component: Lecture
Prerequisites: 6 course units in Gerontology (GRT).
GRT 4503 Recherche appliquée en vieillissement (3 crédits)
Analyse de l'état actuel de la recherche appliquée en gérontologie, tant du point de vue thématique que méthodologique. Développement de méthodes et d'instruments pertinents à la recherche dans le champ du vieillissement. Enjeux éthiques.
Volet : Cours magistral
Préalables : 6 crédits de cours en gérontologie (GRT).
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